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There’s a common perception in the U.S. that taking public transit is dangerous. It's actually safer than driving.
(www.scientificamerican.com)
this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2026
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Sure but if someone tells you your child is 70x more likely to die using one mode of transportation vs the other... One could call it child neglect to choose to put them at risk.
The 70x includes the other people on the bus.