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[–] astutemural@midwest.social 4 points 3 days ago (3 children)

The standard for passenger rail over long distances is 200kmh, which is about 124mph. Can your Toyota pickup do that?

[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 days ago

No. I also don't own a Toyota, or a pickup. But I need to go to my city in "middle of nowhere". Your high speed train, local transit buses, and even taxis, don't go where I live.

There's lots of cases where vehicle ownership is not a requirement. There's also plenty of examples where if you don't have a vehicle, you're just not going anywhere.

[–] RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago

My car could probably hold 200kph somewhat indefinitely but there are laws preventing that. And my bank account after that when I run out of my not cheap fuel.

[–] Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Yes, most vehicles today can do that.