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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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It is extremely frustrating how often reading into "why are things like this in the US" leads to racism as the explanation