Well, everyone should already know what this one's about (partly because of the title, also because I talked about it yesterday). This is redundant, but it's time for the match up between (1) Bikes vs. (8) Buses!
Bikes
Bikes, invented sometime before I was born so therefore during a time I don't really know or care about, have taken hold mostly for recreational purposes or for people in bigger cities. If you need me to explain more, I applaud your ability to use a computer.
Impact on the Environment (12/15):
As a t-shirt that I own says (it always comes down to the t-shirts, doesn't it?), Bikes get infinity miles per gallon of gas. That of course assumes you aren't drinking gasoline before you ride your Bike (I'd recommend E85. It's made from corn!), but you get the point. If everyone rode their Bikes everywhere, it would save a whole lot of gas, but people would have to take a whole lot of trips when moving. Just don't eat too much more when making those extra trips and Bikes and Biking is great for the environment.
Practicality (4/10):
Like I mentioned in the last paragraph, things like moving and long road trips can be more than a little difficult if you rely only on Bikes. That's why Biking is mainly used for recreational purposes.
Sustainability (9/10):
Bikes last a LOOOOOOONG time. Much fewer moving parts and things exploding inside them (how do you think gasoline engines work?) means Bikes will be around longer than cars. You buy a Bike and it can last for 20 or more years if you keep up with the maintenance. And no oil changes? I like the sound of that.
Awesomeness (9/10):
In my professional opinion, you can't be a true eco-hippie without having a Bike in your garage (or in your cave if you're taking the eco-hippie thing way too far). And how about this excuse: "I'm sorry, I can't go to my in-laws for Christmas because I don't own a car and it's too cold to ride my Bike." That'll get you out of so many things you don't want to go to!
User Input (0/5):
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Buses
I'd say Buses were pretty well explained yesterday. Check it out if you're curious.
Impact on the Environment (8/15):
Buses, unlike Bikes, do feature things exploding inside their engines (hopefully just gasoline and not bombs like in the movie Speed), so they will naturally be less environmentally friendly. They do, however, use less gas per person than cars and trucks, so they are at least somewhat good for the environment.
Practicality (Either 4 (empty) or 7 (crowded) / 10):
The problem with Buses is that I've heard they're actually worse in terms of gas mileage per person than cars if they are underused. So people need to start riding the Bus much more often which would make Buses more crowded and really, who likes a crowded Bus? That just drops the awesomeness score down to 0.
Sustainability (3/10):
Buses require a lot of upkeep. Especially because they are part of a public service, if a Bus breaks down for whatever reason, there are a whole lot of passengers that will end up being horribly irate. There is also the potential for lawsuits if the Bus crashes, so who wants to deal with that mess?
Awesomeness (3 (empty) or 0 (crowded)/10):
Have you ever been on an empty Bus? It's nice, you get to stretch your feet out and relax. But even still, you can't relax too much because who knows who's sat in that seat before you and how often they clean the seats. Oh, and the fact that it stops every quarter of a mile can get a bit tedious. Now combine that with having to stand way too close to someone who you wonder where they've been before they got on that Bus and how often they clean themselves.
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Alright, let's tally those scores!
Bikes: 34
Buses: 18
This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to anyone. Check it out next time when (4) Biofuels and (5) Trains go head to head!
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