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There’s a common perception in the U.S. that taking public transit is dangerous. It's actually safer than driving.
(www.scientificamerican.com)
this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2026
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in a car the danger is almost certainly fatal, in a bus the danger is not as likely to be fatal but is much more likely to happen