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How do we disincentize car ownership? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My original question was "How do we disincentivize the purchase of pickup trucks/SUVs" but then I thought it would be better to approach the larger problem of car dependency and car ownership. One option is, of course, to create public transit infrastructure and improve it where it already exist. This, however, doesn't change the fact that some will still choose to drive. What would be the best ways to discourage people from owning personal cars?

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[+] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

What would be the best ways to discourage people from owning personal cars?

We literally don't. No-one is out to stop you from driving as a hobby.

Um, yes?

[+] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

"Discourage from ownership" sort of means stop. It's hard to drive what I don't own.

And talking subsidies, my city burns through $150 million annually to build out 400+ miles of bike lanes that 3% of the population use. (Actual stats published by the city)

People like me who had to drive may have open roads again, but understand when you try to pinch casual drivers, you got us too. And a lot of us are hurting really bad. I have friends in flooring, windows, and electrical. 2 have retired, one is accepting they will have to work until they die. It's harsh on this side, getting worse, and no one is talking about it.

This policy can't reduce casual vehicle use without harming workers.