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Commentariot t1_jb42f8r wrote

Reply to comment by messopotatoesmia in Study reveals that although private automobiles continue to be the dominant travel mode in American cities, the share of car trips has slightly and steadily decreased since its peak in 2001. In contrast, the share of transit, non-motorized, and taxicab trips has steadily increased by giuliomagnifico

They do not increase carbon more than adding all the cars they replace.

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messopotatoesmia t1_jb42v16 wrote

Yes, they do. By 20%.

https://www.marketplace.org/2021/09/24/how-ride-hailing-accelerates-climate-change/

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ThellraAK t1_jb4hdp5 wrote

Would be interested to see what that would look like in towns that weren't laid out for everyone having a car.

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messopotatoesmia t1_jb5tfds wrote

How would you change it? Remember that deliveries and emergency vehicles and buses still need to get around or it's pointless - which means that in many cases you're still looking at 3-4 lane arterials at a minimum.

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