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.

  • schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 day ago

    In my country, most people who own a car are also members of a drivers’ club where you pay a membership fee in exchange for being able to call them for assistance in situations like this (they might repair or tow your car). Is that not a thing in the US?

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      6 hours ago

      That sounds similar to AAA, pronounced “Triple A.” In the US, it’s an optional “club” that provides emergency road service to members. I’ve had to rely on it before, and recommend it for those who drive a used car (which can have unforeseen issues in the works.)

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        24 hours 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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        22 hours 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.

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      23 hours ago

      American drivers are required by law to purchase car insurance, and “roadside assistance” as it’s called is usually a mid or premium feature of said insurance