this post was submitted on 14 May 2025
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A Boring Dystopia

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[–] nyahlathotep@sh.itjust.works 21 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

We could make it ride on some sort of steel rail and string along multiple carriages to increase fuel and space efficiency

[–] NJSpradlin@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

But how would the corporate elite be able to make a profit off of something that’s entirely a government service?!

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 1 points 12 minutes ago

That's the beauty of it. We contract all the rail rights and rolling stock out to the highest bidder. Then the free market pressure ensures the customer has the best price. The city can cover maintenance costs, of course!

.../s you fool!