I've always been curious how so many roads get paved, runways get resurfaced, street signs get updated, and sidewalks get built just before election time. Is it something to do with astrology? If we could figure out why there is always a flurry of activity just before elections happen we might be able to have nice things all the time.

This is so silly. Why can't we have regularly scheduled elections after a period of time?

Don't worry, in about three to five years when all those Chinese cars from Temu are rusting away in the dump, people will start buying name brand cars again. People seem to have short memories though, remember about 10-15 years ago someone was bringing in Chinese JAC pickup trucks? There isn't a single one left on the road, they all broke down, self destructed, or rusted away in to nothing, but now I see people going out and buying new ones. The mind boggles.

And the church said "Amen!"

Overly protective labour laws and mandatory tipping is why we are no longer competitive as a destination. Well intended but terribly implemented ideas.

Didn't a business affiliated with the Tribune get contracted for way too much money to provide just this service?

Weird, I've bought Cannabis products many times, and never needed a software platform to do so. Is this some new strait that requires a server or something?

Now I'm no expert, but I have seen chickens at the zoo before. And if my middle school biology teacher is to be trusted, it doesn't take a decade to buy a chicken and have it lay an egg. Where has all the time and money gone in the meantime? Didn't this project get launched a very long time ago?

And one of them was even previously charged with human trafficking, but was about to avoid that charge with a plea deal. These are not good people, why do we revere them? They've literally made their money through criminal acts and preying on the poor.

Wait, so unlicensed rideshare operators are a problem, but the reckless taxi drivers and bus drivers need protection? WTF? Just this week alone I saw a taxi almost cause two accidents, and a bus illegally overtaking, running oncoming traffic off the road.

The price isn't the issue, it is the convenience. I promise you, if you ask the average tourist or local how to call a cab, they'll have no idea how to do it. Rideshare services with bespoke apps? Grab phone, tap "Pick me up", done. These services haven't taken over because they are cheaper, they have taken over because it is a premium service.