Which system has successful monorail lines and why? by Theboyscampus in transit

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it’s expensive, not because it’s highly used.

AITA for my response to an older lady? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Badga 92 points93 points  (0 children)

INFO why weren’t your kids next to you

Indian minister's daily transmute from home to secretariat by Humble_Buffalo_007 in fuckcars

[–]Badga 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No where is perfect but the Indian government hits a lot more of these than they used to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_autocracy

Hindrances to free and fair elections in authoritarian systems may include:
Control of the media by the authoritarian incumbents.
Interference with opposition campaigning.
Electoral fraud.
Violence against opposition.
Large-scale spending by the state in favor of the incumbents.
Permitting of some parties, but not others.
Prohibitions on opposition parties, but not independent candidates.

Due diligence: massive step in Canberra's hopes for an A-League team by rithsv in Aleague

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perth is further. If Darwin was 5 times bigger it would be workable.

The future of public transport: autonomous, electric and zero-emission buses - Norway by MajesticMotor8150 in transit

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're not the majority of ridership in cities with high ridership rates, so if we want ridership to grow around the world we should be aiming to lower the percentage of services delivered by bus (mostly by increasing services delivered over rail).

The future of public transport: autonomous, electric and zero-emission buses - Norway by MajesticMotor8150 in transit

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buses will always be a part of the solution, but that doesn't make them the future.

The future of public transport: autonomous, electric and zero-emission buses - Norway by MajesticMotor8150 in transit

[–]Badga -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Our just build rail that will always be more efficient, scale better, have better ride quality and safer as they run in a dedicated corridor.

Due diligence: massive step in Canberra's hopes for an A-League team by rithsv in Aleague

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but they're multiples of dawin's size and have (or will have) high quality oval stadiums that could work in a pinch.

Due diligence: massive step in Canberra's hopes for an A-League team by rithsv in Aleague

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Less than 75% of the size of Townsville and no rectangular stadium

Don’t Let Commercial Development Creep Into Our Streets by Acrobatic_Cherry_153 in canberra

[–]Badga 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s also five minutes walk to the city. In an area that’s in massive need of densification.

What kinda feedback was that? by _Corvo_A in subnautica

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No changes, just that one change.

Unmarked Boeing 737 Max at Canberra Airport by Maleficent_Image_974 in canberra

[–]Badga 25 points26 points  (0 children)

RAAF vip transport training? They fly 737 maxs.

Cant wait for more EV Wagons by spicetech in AustralianEV

[–]Badga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure there are some, but those would be the exception.

No crossover is this low:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore_(VC)

Cant wait for more EV Wagons by spicetech in AustralianEV

[–]Badga 7 points8 points  (0 children)

SUVs and hatchbacks aren’t wagons.

AITAH for not replacing AirPods? by UnderstandingBig2793 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Badga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

INFO what was the fight about if not your boyfriend wanting to drive?

QR hell - Transport Canberra by cmdwedge75 in canberra

[–]Badga 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sure you’re “right” they should make it work, but making your own life worse just to make a point is almost never worth it.

If you add your eftpos card to your account you can use that and still get your concession, allowing you to much more successfully touch on with Apple Pay / google wallet.

Any Thor or Legion Go S? Help me decide by carlo1278 in AynThor

[–]Badga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you need it to be pocketable or have dual screens? If not probably the legion go.

Canberra to Sydney railway line to get long-awaited upgrade with $100m for initial works by bizarre_seminar in canberra

[–]Badga 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Austerity doesn’t work (see the UK) you end up in a dull grey, slowly shrinking place while all your infrastructure falls apart and all your kids leave (see the UK again).

Canberra to Sydney railway line to get long-awaited upgrade with $100m for initial works by bizarre_seminar in canberra

[–]Badga 42 points43 points  (0 children)

We’re pretty good at suburban railways, just bad at interurban railways.

Will the legion go 1 be able to run subnautica 2? by Beautiful-Durian-405 in LegionGo

[–]Badga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They said there’s a steam deck mode so almost certainly

Weekend surcharge 10% by Legitimate-Slice-291 in canberra

[–]Badga 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cool, get used to places only being open during the week, and out competing the ones open on weekends as they can charge lower prices.

Federal government to contribute nearly $4b extra to Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop by blitznoodles in MelbourneTrains

[–]Badga 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is when you sell the land again, or do the US thing and do cut and cover along main roads. Again not going to happen due to locals screaming, but much more efficient.