• LeroyJenkins@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    there really is an issue though. it’s an unregulated mess and for every ebiker who is a clean energy micro mobility advocate there’s half a dozen people who buy them because they don’t have a license for whatever reason or are trying to skirt as many road laws as possible.

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      6 months ago

      So what? If someone loses their license they still have the right to be able to pay their bills. Public transport isn’t always an option, and Uber/Lift are as expensive as cabs now; how else do you expect an unlicensed person to get to work?

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        6 months ago

        that’s not the point I’m making. I’m not saying those who are unlicensed do not have a right to transportation. I’m saying that there are problems in the space where regulations need to be applied.

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          6 months ago

          Like effing infrastructure. E-scooters shouldn’t be in traffic nor on a sidewalk. Having an actual dedicated right of way appropriate to the speed of different types of movement would go a long way toward making it safer for all

          Really it’s only three- a car lane, and e-anything plus bicycle lane, and a pedestrian lane. But clearly distinct and protected

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      6 months ago

      That ratio seems a bit high. I bet most ebikers do it for economic reasons.

      • LeroyJenkins@lemmy.world
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        6 months ago

        no you are wrong. according to scientists and smart people who graduated college, I’m correct here.