High car prices have pushed people towards to the micromobility sector, where much smaller vehicles offer greater flexibility for a fraction of the cost.

    • Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      Do you really think the average American would pedal to work? Most of them are already upset they won’t have a giant metal box around them at all times now.

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          If it were feasible for me I would, but the only way to get to my work is 15 miles of highway or 20 miles of super busy city roads that intersect with freeways

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          That’s kind of what I’m asking - I already bike why switch? The thing I want but don’t have is cargo space for big items and privacy.

          The use case for people who won’t bike makes sense. Lots of older people, and fucking like 50% of adults are ‘obese’ in a lot of countries.

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      Because it’s 90F and 100% humidity? Walking to work I get sweaty so I want an electric bike not an effortful bike. I hate riding a bike but got a chance to try the e-bikes at a city event. That is like a dream of a bike, you pedal, it moves. No pushing, and no uncomfortable seat, it’s comfortable and a joy to ride.

      Bike or walk? I’d much rather walk. Electric bike, though? Electric bike is fun.

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        I love biking, specifically unpowered bikes because they are light and nimble. Heat makes sense though. I was thinking more people who already have a bike or even an e-bike. Scooters need licenses and then you’re on the road, which maybe is a good thing if the bike infrastructure sucks.