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Yes, at least here in Australia there are a lot of libraries, churches and other public places where charging is available. Rather than expecting those without
by angrygoat 3y ago
Yes, at least here in Australia there are a lot of libraries, churches and other public places where charging is available. Rather than expecting those without homes to pedal for basic access to services, access to basic infrastructure like charging should be expanded – and dare I say, be bold and actually make housing available to all people.
- tgsovlerkhgsel 3y agoHaving to stay there while charging would still be a hurdle. Do they typically offer e.g. code-locked charging cabinets where you can leave a phone or power bank, or power bank swaps where they would lend (or give) away standardized power banks that could then be exchanged for full ones when empty?
- averageRoyalty 3y agoWhat is the hurdle of staying in a library whilst charging your phone or power bank?
- tgsovlerkhgsel 3y agoIt's incompatible with getting other stuff done, like hiking to the gym for a shower then going to work then going to the food bank. Just because someone is homeless doesn't mean they don't have anything better to do than sit around for hours watching a number go up.
- averageRoyalty 3y agoSure, but everyone sacrifices time for necessity sometimes. In a library, you can sit and read for the 30-60 minutes you're there, use a computer, research whatever's important to you or take in some fiction to relax the high levels of stress you have. No different to people filling time commuting, picking up kids, waiting in line somewhere, etc. I also would expect charging at the gym or work for those who have access would be a problem.