Comments on: JPod Transportation Concept

By: Carl Davis

Carl Davis — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:42:48 +0000

Come on people, this is exactly what is needed. Have to start somewhere. I am of the mind that this system could be designed attachable to a Detroit built family car. Furthermore, built not just for cities but a nationwide system. Think big dammit. Oh, and hurry up. This could be what keeps our nation #1. Hope to hear more on this as will be keeping an eye on you guys. If there is anything I can do to help just holler.

By: McManus

McManus — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:33:10 +0000

“criminals would ruin it for the public”

Surveillance cameras would curb that decently well, I think.

By: Gene

Gene — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:49:26 +0000

It might be better in mall shopping to parking ,or a business with a street or large distance between buildings the criminals would ruin it for the public.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:09:20 +0000

Competition is generally the best way to keep product prices low. Monopolies have the opposite effect. If this system is overpriced, it is not likely it will be implemented.

This is a great idea for public transportation, especially in congested cities. Even if the cost was significantly more than personal vehicles, the payback is much greater in terms of time and efficiency. 5 mph (typical speed in horrible traffic, including lights, etc) vs 30-40 mph. I think this can do well.

By: Bob Wallace

Bob Wallace — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:24:07 +0000

“Privately owned companies usually ensure very expensive products.”

They do?

If so, how do you explain the dropping costs of computers, TVs, and just about everything that companies deliver in free (but adequately regulated) markets?

By: carley

carley — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:11:53 +0000

I don’t think the Jpod concept is all that feasible, since an LMC is a privately owned, and they are partners with the Jpod people. Privately owned companies usually ensure very expensive products. So I say not feasible for the average family