This is apparently in Columbus, Ohio – a pretty major city by any stretch of the imagination.

And yet there are people who rail (geddit?) against 15-minute cities and efficient public transit that ensures no one ever gets stuck like this.

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    94 days ago

    It is, but they’re expensive, and since owning a car is already a pretty expensive necessity not everyone has it.

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      44 days ago

      OK, in my country it’s about 100 euros for an entire year, ie much less expensive than many other expenses that come with owning a car.

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      14 days ago

      It’s not terribly expensive. It costs like 2 tanks of gas a year. And you can usually sign up for AAA over the phone after you’ve already broken down on the side of the road. If you’re still financing your car, you probably already have roadside assistance. Expecting car owners/drivers to be financially prepared for a breakdown isn’t car-brained it’s just part of the social contract.