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This is apparently in Columbus, Ohio -- a pretty major city by any stretch of the imagination.

And yet there are people who rail (geddit?) against 15-minute cities and efficient public transit that ensures no one ever gets stuck like this.

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[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 15 hours ago (5 children)

In my country, most people who own a car are also members of a drivers' club where you pay a membership fee in exchange for being able to call them for assistance in situations like this (they might repair or tow your car). Is that not a thing in the US?

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 4 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

American drivers are required by law to purchase car insurance, and "roadside assistance" as it's called is usually a mid or premium feature of said insurance

[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 13 hours ago

I see, car (liability) insurance is also mandatory here, but it's a separate thing from automobile club membership.

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