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[–] buttnugget@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I really like this idea! How would you get parasites to not use the self driving cabs in lieu of public transit? It’s a great idea for disabled folks and others who have a more difficult time using mass transit, but it seems like something rich people would monopolize.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

How would you get parasites to not use the self driving cabs in lieu of public transit?

Pricing. Taxes on robo-cabs that partially fund the cost of public transit. Subsidies for disabled people who need a robo-cab and can't use public transit.

IMO there should also be an additional tax on self-driving cars for private use. It's ridiculous right now that many people use their cars for maybe 2 hours a day, and the other 22 they just sit parked somewhere.