Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says
www.oregonlive.com
The cyclist, who suffered a broken nose, was initially treated at the scene by the ambulance driver.
  • Semi-Hemi-LemmygodEnglish
    12•25 days ago

    Solution: Ambulance bikes.

    (A show like Top Gear but for bicycles could be pretty awesome.)

    • @[email protected]English
      9•24 days ago

      It exists

      https://www.emergency-live.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NHS_bicycle.jpg

      It does not transport people but it is great for places with a lot of traffic to have a first responder on site quickly before an actual ambulance arrives.

      • @FireRetardantEnglish
        4•24 days ago

        This seems great for large parks and pedestrianized areas. This bike can probably get to a patient a lot faster than an ambulance trying to fit down a walking path. They can start assesing and treating as other vehicles arrive.

    • @TwanHEEnglish
      4•25 days ago

      We got those here in NL, although they don’t transport patients afaik.

      • Semi-Hemi-LemmygodEnglish
        3•25 days ago

        Nah, I could see it being pretty great. Reviews of new high performance bikes of all kinds, interesting challenges, builds. For instance, build and test something that will force cars to give you the legally required clearance.

        Heck, they could even do a Vietnam trip and go down the Ho Chi Minh trail, which is a famous example of the bicycle’s utility.