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[–] newIdentity@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I live in Germany and while not perfect, I'm glad we have such a thing.

The problem is when a 10 minute car drive takes an hour with public transportation

[–] Rakn@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 2 years ago

Next problem is surge pricing and general ticket prices. I recall one city I was living in a few years back having advertisements for taking the train. And I was like “Yeah sure. It’s just double the price and triple the time”.

To me taking the train (at least for long distances) is a luxury thing.