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Steve McDonald
Guest
I don't live in a Yellow Bike city, as most people have their own here. But, in the many cities that
have started these free, borrow-a-bike programs, how are they getting along? I would hope they have
expanded and gained more financial support.
I think I know where the Yellow Bike concept originated. In a remote part of Mongolia, there is
a large valley that is home to the only species and population of truly wild horses. The people
that live there are peaceful vegetarians and have never killed, harrassed or captivated these
horses. But, they have worked out a very effective, symbiotic relationship with them. Just like
with a Yellow Bike, if a person wants to travel some distance in the valley, they put a handful
of grain in a pocket and approach a horse. The horse is unafraid and gets some sweet talk and
ear scratching. The person then mounts the horse bareback and is carried to the desired
destination. After dismounting, the person feeds the grain to the horse. This equine taxi
system has existed as long as people and horses have been here and both sides seem quite
pleased with the arrangement.
Steve McDonald
have started these free, borrow-a-bike programs, how are they getting along? I would hope they have
expanded and gained more financial support.
I think I know where the Yellow Bike concept originated. In a remote part of Mongolia, there is
a large valley that is home to the only species and population of truly wild horses. The people
that live there are peaceful vegetarians and have never killed, harrassed or captivated these
horses. But, they have worked out a very effective, symbiotic relationship with them. Just like
with a Yellow Bike, if a person wants to travel some distance in the valley, they put a handful
of grain in a pocket and approach a horse. The horse is unafraid and gets some sweet talk and
ear scratching. The person then mounts the horse bareback and is carried to the desired
destination. After dismounting, the person feeds the grain to the horse. This equine taxi
system has existed as long as people and horses have been here and both sides seem quite
pleased with the arrangement.
Steve McDonald