Trains are the perfect solution to move people between hubs, but it still doesn't solve for the last mile problem - which could be solved very effectively with self driving cars (buses, bikes and scooters can work too but based on the usage it can be a mix of all).

I would love a self driving car that would drop me off at the train station, then take itself back home until I return.

[–] h14h@discuss.tchncs.de 16 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This description of self-driving cars sounds like taxis, but less resource efficient, more error prone, and exclusive to those who can afford to own one.

Additionally, trams/streetcars have been solving the last mile problem since the 1800s. Sure, you run the risk of needing to walk 5 minutes instead of being driven straight to your destination, but I really don't see how that justifies paving over millions of acres of land merely to have a convenient place to stick our cars.

[–] doingless@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

My nearest bus stop is four miles away with no buses or bike lanes. I live inside the perimeter loop of a major US city.

[–] h14h@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 9 months ago

That sucks. That's why I think we should build more bus stops instead of millions of acres of parking lots and forcing everyone to spend thousands of dollars a year to own and operate their own personal heavy machinery.

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