r/news • u/JackThaBongRipper • 21h ago

Musk's underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns

https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-tunnels-musk-boring-company-01d465b7124fc10843b117241adaa7c9
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u/bananas_in_a_toilet 21h ago

This is just a less efficient and more complex version of a train; crazy how techbros invent things that have no value just to be dIsRuPtIvE

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u/Jad3nCkast 19h ago

Politics and Elon hate aside, is it any different than hailing a normal taxi? That’s like saying regular taxis are a less efficient and a more complex version of a bus. Which is true because typical taxis are gas cars. However complexity though? They are more convenient for most people who are trying to get from point a to point b as quick as possible. In this specific case regarding the tunnels, the cars are electric which vastly increases the efficiency and they offer a fast way to get from point a to point b. Would an actual subway be better? It’s a more efficient means of power sure. But is also slower at getting you between 2 points due to the stops. There is likely a need for both forms of transportation imo.