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[-] nehal3m@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 months ago

So an inferior bicycle basically.

[-] ABCDE@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago
[-] nehal3m@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Fair enough, although I’d argue getting around the neighborhood is easier on a narrow vehicle that can carry some cargo and doesn’t depend on batteries. A golf cart has all the downsides of a car in day to day use and it’s slower and exposed to the elements. It’s probably a Veblen good in this case.

[-] ABCDE@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

My friends have one because they have a small baby and don't want to use their scooters (small motorbikes) with her when going out. They don't own a car. They can carry their shopping in it.

[-] azimir@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 months ago

The US hasn't really discovered Bakfiet bicycles yet.

Watching people take six kindergarten kids or a whole refrigerator on a bike through town in Berlin and Amsterdam was wonderful. They could do a pretty good Costco run on those things.

[-] Ledivin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yes, but mostly used by fat, old people.

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