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[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

people are still incredibly resistant to the idea

in the us* (for some reason?)

helmets are pretty standard where i live, you will very rarely not see people using it.

[-] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

helmets are pretty standard where i live, you will very rarely not see people using it.

Do you have laws that require them to be worn? Australia, for example, has mandatory helmet laws.

[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

yup. ended up becoming something people wear for style even. somehow its simultaneously the lamest and coolest thing.

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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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