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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

I’ll take the bike next time I’ll bring 300kg of concrete from the store…

To be fair, you could get a bike trailer that handles 300kg, and it would be way more affordable than a pickup truck or van.

But are you doing this often? Are most people??

When I get something large enough to require a cargo van, I usually just rent one for like $20.

It's about using the most appropriate vehicle for the job, with a priority being on the one that causes the least harm to the environment and community.

A car is not appropriate for most of the trips people take, and a truck/SUV even less.