So I often come here, even though I oppose the idea of saying “fuck cars”. And yes, I do know it’s not completely literal. However, I understand the logic.
With that being said, many people are using cars to be delivery contractors. It’s not a necessary utility, but it is useful and is used by the vast majority of (I’ll assume) 1st world countries. If vehicle use is reduced, what do you think would be a good strategy to keep this industry going? Yes, bicycles can still be used, but it would take more time, which would raise prices (capitalism). And another obvious solution would be to just do away with it and just go to restaurants. Do you have any opinions beyond those two that solutions I’ve already presented?
We get rid of the delivery industry and have mail depositories that you have to travel to for most of your mail. Large and fragile/important delivery can and should still be delivered directly when necessary. I think its worth considering how much energy is wasted directly delivering everyones mail.
Just realized you probably didn’t mean mail lmao. The answer is cargo bikes
That’s nice an all, if you’re able. If you’re disabled, having to go to a depot is terrible. And for bigger things like a mattress you’d need a car to pick them up. In my neighbourhood small packages (not boxes) are delivered by bike so those seem fine too.
My point is that it’s not so clear cut. Yes, there’s energy involved, but to me it seems worse for each person to own a car to to pick up packages than there being a “mail bus” that circles around the neighbourhood.
This includes people with disabilities of course. Those that are able should use a centralized delivery service in a properly organized city. Rural communities may have to work differently