Wondered if this was actually real since I saw the post and realized what community it was posted under, haha:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bus-ticket-20-squats/
Mostly true
In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a so-called “health ticket” was introduced that allowed individuals to use public transportation for free by completing 20 squats. However, the organizers only implemented it in one city for a limited time. As of this writing, it’s unknown if the program will resume at a future date.
It’s too bad it was only kind of a social experiment vs a real government-sponsored health campaign that was still ongoing. I think it’s a pretty great idea. However, I can also see it getting some negative backlash if the government funded it since those with certain disabilities wouldn’t be able to utilize it. I think it’d be easy enough to incorporate a variety of healthy exercises that are more accessible to get around that aspect, though.
how do they not already provide free transport or at least discount for people with disabilities?
“Hey gurl, you must take public transit.”
One of the biggest strains on a government is the health of its citizens. Decreasing obesity and other risk factors through physical activity will save them quite a bit more than a bus fare.
which is why public transport should be free
…and most governments learned nothing.
Something like this appeared near the Miramax offices in LA, where if you showed it your bare feet it gave you a milkshake. It remains a mystery who put it there.
These types of efforts might save money on health care costs long term
if you actually want to save money on healthcare you make public transport free and good, and limit driving as much as possible.
public transport in general does, as it typically involves 10 minutes walking per trip.
That’s… kinda clever
Yeah, why is this a shitpost? It’s more of a life hack.
How the fuck is it a life hack?
Make a wild guess about what happens when I do a squat.
Ok so that covers the post part.
Ableism 🤗🤗
I don’t know how it is where you are, but here disabled and elderly people already ride the bus for free.
Having to prove you’re disabled is also often ableist
“so to confirm you have crippling social anxiety we’re gonna need you to sit in the waiting room for half an hour before you get to meet the doctor, who will have 13 students with them to observe the meeting”
