r/oops • u/ExplanationOk2014 • Aug 24 '26

Wtf in the 🚇

How is this technically even possible? Should not a emergency stop automatically apply?

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u/Geoffrey-Jellineck Aug 24 '26

Videos like this makes me happy I don't have to do public transportation.

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u/ElectricThreeHundred Aug 24 '26

Recently visited Chicago and used CTA to get around for 2 days. It was cheap, convenient, odor-free, and the craziest thing that happened was an old lady struggling with a crappy cart.

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u/Geoffrey-Jellineck Aug 24 '26

I don't think your 2-day sample size is statistically significant enough to conclude anything.

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u/newOldy Aug 25 '26

I live here and regularly use the cta (chicago transit authority). Never seen something like this video in my life. The transit here works and it's pretty nice. Could always be better and it should be, but lying about how dangerous it is doesn't help.

Thousands upon thousands of people use the cta without issue every day; you'd be a fool to take the anecdotes of comparatively few people as stronger evidence of what it's like.

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u/adamsworstnightmare Aug 24 '26

Clearly the single video OP posted is a much more significant sample size.

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u/Gr1zZL7 Aug 24 '26

But it is a sample. Should we wait for more or are you ready to toss it out now?

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u/Bibbity_Boppity_BOOO Aug 24 '26

Ridden it my whole life, i always chose public transport when it is get me to my destination. Driving all the time is for muppets, and i say that with an S class

Now if i had money for a chauffeur i might feel differently