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[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Most of northern Ontario, and really most of rural Canada could not live without a car. You'd be surprised how many towns don't have Uber, and the only cab is two dudes who might come get you when they feel like it. I've known people who moved up there who have epilepsy because they say the cops don't bother pulling anyone over so they can drive without a license.

[–] twig@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I know. I'm from rural Canada. I didn't say everyone could live without a car, I said "most." It's not feasible for everyone, especially given current infrastructure.

But most people live in urban areas where it's very possible to get by without a car.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago
[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Most people don't live in Northern Ontario.

Most Ontarians live in cities.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

780,000 residents in northern Ontario still need to get around though. Transit would also have to become much more robust in cities for people to unload their car.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Hah, a few walkability and transit improvements to 3-4 cities will cover most of the population of Canada ….

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Our transit is not very good.