Why do cars and city buses exist ?

[Massimo2002]

Everytime I go out in Edmonton I see these vehicles everywhere. I'm not a fan of them these machines are mean and unnatural and I'm tired of seeing them everytime I go outside in Edmonton.

 

[RabbiO]

So, how do you propose people get around in the city or elsewhere?

 

[Massimo2002]

So, how do you propose people get around in the city or elsewhere?

Any other way besides using vehicles. Such as using a bike or walking.

 

[ChristineM]

Everytime I go out in Edmonton I see these vehicles everywhere. I'm not a fan of them these machines are mean and unnatural and I'm tired of seeing them everytime I go outside in Edmonton.

I live in a rural village over 20km from the nearest town (supermarket, doctors, hospital etc) with no bus or train service

Assume i am in pain and need to see a doctor, a bike or walking is out of the question.

I need to buy groceries for 5 people+or more if we have visitors). Do you expect me to walk carrying a week's supply of shopping for the family ?

There is a water leak in the main pipe serving the village, a repair crew from over 60 miles away brings their heavy equipment by push bike, I don't think so.

Who empties the bins and drives the rubbish to land fill, incinerator or recycle plant?

Cars, trucks etc are a necessity. Otherwise we roll back to the 17/18th centuries with most people dying in their 20s and 30s for lack of services

 

[Twilight Hue]

Everytime I go out in Edmonton I see these vehicles everywhere. I'm not a fan of them these machines are mean and unnatural and I'm tired of seeing them everytime I go outside in Edmonton.

I call it metrosexual.

 

[Quintessence]

Because someone invented the internal combustion engine and no one bothered to ask if it was actually a good idea to implement the technology on a broad scale. You know, basically what happens whenever humans develop new technologies. It gets used whether it makes sense to do so or not.

 

[Kfox]

Any other way besides using vehicles. Such as using a bike or walking.

Most people don't agree with you. The reason these vehicles exist is because people want them.

 

[Kfox]

Because someone invented the internal combustion engine and no one bothered to ask if it was actually a good idea to implement the technology on a broad scale.

Actually that question was asked; and the answer was a resounding YES!!!