The huge increase in app-based found delivery seems to have produced so many problems. Can't be good for the environment or people's overall health either. https://www.drive.com.au/news/e-bike-crackdown-sees-hundreds-of-food-delivery-riders-fined-in-victoria/
@timrichards There's been takeaway without apps for decades. I seriously doubt that a change in the business model from shop-owned to app-based would make a big difference.
@eliocamp It seems to have, though. Has gone from the occasional pizza to everything, every time.
@timrichards In fairness, you have to wonder how many of those offences wouldn't have happened if Dutch-style bike infrastructure were more common in Australia? I mean, I can understand why delivery drivers wouldn't want to cycle in car traffic. I don't blame them! So where else is there to […]
@aj Totally agree that we need fewer cars and more space for pedestrians and bikes. I wrote to the council about it the other day - but the council is elected by a rotten voting system dominated by businesses.