“It’s not like the government is forcing you to buy a car!”

If you live in a city with parking minimums, yes they fucking are.

  • cashew@lemmy.world
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    17 days ago

    Yeah I love the smell and sound of a million mopeds. Taiwan is known for its urban serenity.

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      17 days ago

      mopeds aren’t the problem, the problem is that they don’t have enough public transport to handle the sheer absurd amount of people wanting to get places.

      imagine how these countries would look if everyone drove a car instead of a moped, society would literally fail because no one would be able to get anywhere

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        17 days ago

        Not as bad from my perception. Though I’m not arguing in favour of cars. I just think mopeds are a strange mobility option to adore. Good public transportation + cycling infrastructure is much more adorable. In the Netherlands, the mopeds are a menace to the safety, quiet, and air quality in cities.