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[–] Mihies@programming.dev 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's so stupid that we ditched electricity powered trams and buses through wires.

[–] MotoAsh@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes and no. Electric vehicles are good, though it's not exactly a safety feature to have exposed wiring.

[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago

Vancouver BC has had exposed trolley wires for many decades, no major mishaps. Sometimes drivers have to jump out and reconnect the charge arms, which puts them in the road for half a minute.

Can you point out the actual, demonstrated risks?