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I can't wait for BYD and it's technology to come to Canada. (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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I'm tired of the way things are and am actually excited for BYD. They build really great electric vehicles and I saw one video where it charged up just as fact as refueling gasoline would be

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[–] 59 points 7 months ago (12 children)

I can't wait for public transit to suck less in Canada.

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  • [–] 12 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    You may wait forever.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (2 children)

    WestCoast is building more Skytrain infrastructure right now, and proposing new buslines. Dedicated bikelane proposals are also out for public review on best options. You just have to live in the parts of Canada that care about health and environment.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago

    We've got new skytrain lines being built in metro Vancouver right now, as well as public surveys on new busline proposals, and road conversion to dedicated bike lanes.

    Good luck in Ontario though where DF is actively trying to halt health and progress for its residents

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  • [+] [S] -23 points 7 months ago (6 children)

    I'm sure most people love dropping their one kid off at soccer and getting their other kid to hockey practice while using the bus

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  • [–] 29 points 7 months ago

    Montréal has... okay level transit by North American standards. My kids can go over to the arena by themselves once they turn ten, taking the three stops by bus. Until then I'll just bike with them.

    North America just sucks, not because of distances. But because of shit transit and urban sprawl.

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  • [–] 17 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    I remember seeing elementary kids use the subways in Hong Kong by themselves. In Japan there are kids everywhere taking themselves to and from school. Why does mom need a car to tote them around if the city and transportation are built out correctly.

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  • [–] 6 points 7 months ago

    Yeah, America acts like transit is not viable. Back in my mom's era she was taking the city bus to school at 7 years old.

    Just yesterday I was at an organized work event (at an events center), when it was done I walked across the street and got right on the bus, transfered at at a Norths-South East-West corner and dropped off a block from my house.

    It's actually more pleasant than driving because you don't have to worry about idiot drivers, and I got to hear some locals exchanging recipe ideas, and where to buy the best avacados. 😀

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