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My city bans bikes from buses because of the space they take up. Scooters and folding bikes are ok only if they're folded up small enough not to be obstructive.
The really shitty thing is that bikes are allowed on trains. But if the trains are unavailable and get replaced by a rail replacement bus...because it's a bus, you can't take your bike.
I've lived in a few cities with exterior bike racks on the busses.
Most of the buses where I am have a bike rack attached to the exterior, I’ve definitely taken that for granted.
When I was younger, every time I tried to use one, it was full. There's such limited space that it becomes unreliable.
I've heard that they used to have those here. But that they took too long to put your bike onto, causing buses to fall behind schedule. So they got rid of them.
I was until now unaware that there were places where (non-folded) bikes were allowed on buses. On trams and trains sure, but buses have such limited space that I can't imagine a bike being transported in them.
I have seen in more than one place a bicycle rack attached to the front of the bus to allow a few bikes
Electric buses have a battery from a probably reputable supplier, with a decent BMS.
Escooters often come from AliExpress.
There is a difference.
I think it’s worth considering banning that type of battery, but a whole category of vehicles? There could be good reasons to ban the whole category as well but then state that, instead of making up some shit about batteries.
No one has the time to check every escooter against a long list of battery supplier every time one wants to board.
Sure, but you can ban imports and make them illegal to own just like any other thing. You can't prevent all crime but that's no reason not to try.
Hey just wanted to let you know, I've read every single post in this community and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future every night before bed when I use lemmy to claw some precious time back from the eternal grind.
Thanks for posting.
I second this, it's nice to come here every few days and read through all the new posts. :)
I'm glad you're enjoying these. I'll keep logging in to post greentexts until I forget.
Now that's a great green text