▲ 378 ▼ Americans can no longer afford their cars (www.newsweek.com) submitted 2 years ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/news@lemmy.world 115 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) many did have their transit bought out by the car lobby I know that happened in LA, where else? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) https://www.vox.com/2015/5/7/8562007/streetcar-history-demise This article covers the GM holding comapny that bought lines. It also mentions how just buying the lines wasn't the only issue, once cars were normalized they were just allowed to drive on street car tracks which effectively turned street cars into buses and caused massive delays. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) https://www.vox.com/2015/5/7/8562007/streetcar-history-demise This article covers the GM holding comapny that bought lines. It also mentions how just buying the lines wasn't the only issue, once cars were normalized they were just allowed to drive on street car tracks which effectively turned street cars into buses and caused massive delays. permalink fedilink source parent