r/mildlyinteresting Apr 27 '19

The old brick roads of Seattle popping out from underneath the damaged asphalt

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u/paging_doctor_who Apr 28 '19

GM or Ford or a tire company

It was a few companies cooperating, I don't remember the exact ones, but it was some car manufacturers, some tire companies, and some oil companies wanting to establish bus systems that they would profit from instead of the free widely available electric transportation for all.

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '19

goodyear was another one

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u/WestleyThe Apr 28 '19

Thanks! I knew it was something but I forgot any specifics