Arfman
@arfman.bsky.social
Hot takes about bikes, transit and interstate / international transportation, and other random scribbles. Residing on Kulin Nation lands near Naarm in Australia. Originally from South East Asia. Also on Mastodon (@[email protected]) and Discord. Ex-Twitter
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Arfman
@arfman.bsky.social
· Oct 18
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Oof, nearly slipped and fell trying to cross the tram tracks while overtaking a turning SUV that didn't kept all the way in the left lane. Good thing I was on my lighter foldie and only scraped my shoes on the asphalt trying to regain balance.
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Oof, nearly slipped and fell trying to cross the tram tracks while overtaking a turning SUV that didn't kept all the way in the left lane. Good thing I was on my lighter foldie and only scraped my shoes on the asphalt trying to regain balance.
The frequency and quality of the facilities aren't the best but it's still crazy that it has a considerable sized metro system for an island with a population of half a million www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWGh...
Does Palma de Mallorca Have Europe's Worst Metro System?
YouTube video by Miles in Transit
www.youtube.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The frequency and quality of the facilities aren't the best but it's still crazy that it has a considerable sized metro system for an island with a population of half a million www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWGh...
Apparently there’s a knock off Burj Khalifa on the Westgate Freeway now
August 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Apparently there’s a knock off Burj Khalifa on the Westgate Freeway now
Most of these songs are from a time before I moved to Australia but I have to admit I didn't really mind this countdown, with a few of my choices ended up in the top 100, some from before and some after my arrival.
July 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Most of these songs are from a time before I moved to Australia but I have to admit I didn't really mind this countdown, with a few of my choices ended up in the top 100, some from before and some after my arrival.
I wonder how much it currently cost to administer the existing school concession program, because despite it costing $314m over 4 years ($78.5m/year), I don't think it would be that much more considering the cost overhead. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Victoria announces free public transport for under-18s, as state’s debt projected to rise
The Jacinta Allan government says more than 1 million children and their families will benefit from the $318m program
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I wonder how much it currently cost to administer the existing school concession program, because despite it costing $314m over 4 years ($78.5m/year), I don't think it would be that much more considering the cost overhead. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Trying on the new myki reader at Footscray
May 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Trying on the new myki reader at Footscray
2 state elections and one federal election, have we got enough reasons to build the SRL already?
May 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
2 state elections and one federal election, have we got enough reasons to build the SRL already?
Ooof I'm going to miss seeing Antony Green do the analysis after all these years.
May 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ooof I'm going to miss seeing Antony Green do the analysis after all these years.
Stuff like this is why I'm insecure about parking outside of cages
April 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Stuff like this is why I'm insecure about parking outside of cages
Must be annoying living near a timezone border with devices switching time back and forth.
April 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Must be annoying living near a timezone border with devices switching time back and forth.
I don't mind the ticket machines on Adelaide trains and trams. Maybe we need to bring it back.
April 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I don't mind the ticket machines on Adelaide trains and trams. Maybe we need to bring it back.
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Any American looking at this list and wondering why it's so cheap in Australia is asking the wrong question. The question is, why are pharmaceuticals so expensive in the USA.
(The USA could also buy in bulk and provide subsidies using taxpayer money if it cared about its citizens.)
(The USA could also buy in bulk and provide subsidies using taxpayer money if it cared about its citizens.)
April 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Any American looking at this list and wondering why it's so cheap in Australia is asking the wrong question. The question is, why are pharmaceuticals so expensive in the USA.
(The USA could also buy in bulk and provide subsidies using taxpayer money if it cared about its citizens.)
(The USA could also buy in bulk and provide subsidies using taxpayer money if it cared about its citizens.)
RIP Val Kilmer. Remembered him in Top Secret!, The Saint and probably one of my favourite Batman.
www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman, dies aged 65
Kilmer starred as Batman as well as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 film The Doors.
www.theage.com.au
April 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
RIP Val Kilmer. Remembered him in Top Secret!, The Saint and probably one of my favourite Batman.
www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
www.theage.com.au/culture/movi...
The screen seems a bit off...
(Original photo not mine, with apologies to theultrasheeplord, Ethel and family and Yarra Trams)
(Original photo not mine, with apologies to theultrasheeplord, Ethel and family and Yarra Trams)
March 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The screen seems a bit off...
(Original photo not mine, with apologies to theultrasheeplord, Ethel and family and Yarra Trams)
(Original photo not mine, with apologies to theultrasheeplord, Ethel and family and Yarra Trams)
Not conspiracy stuff, just really bad delivery and pushing the technology without it being ready at all. I still don't get good reception in metro areas on either 4G or 5G.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3J...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3J...
5G Scam: Overpromised & Underdelivered | Dirt Report
YouTube video by Tech Man Pat
www.youtube.com
March 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Not conspiracy stuff, just really bad delivery and pushing the technology without it being ready at all. I still don't get good reception in metro areas on either 4G or 5G.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3J...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3J...
That crow seems pretty upset that someone's taken a wheel.
March 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
That crow seems pretty upset that someone's taken a wheel.
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EBK & @asrc1.bsky.social Asylum Seeker Resource Centre are joining up again! emergencybk.com.au/shop/ols/cat...
As part of our CLOSING DOWN SALE (ends 31st March) buy limited products at cost price to donate directly to ASRC. EBK will deliver them for you & you get a tax deductible donation receipt!
As part of our CLOSING DOWN SALE (ends 31st March) buy limited products at cost price to donate directly to ASRC. EBK will deliver them for you & you get a tax deductible donation receipt!
March 20, 2025 at 6:58 AM
EBK & @asrc1.bsky.social Asylum Seeker Resource Centre are joining up again! emergencybk.com.au/shop/ols/cat...
As part of our CLOSING DOWN SALE (ends 31st March) buy limited products at cost price to donate directly to ASRC. EBK will deliver them for you & you get a tax deductible donation receipt!
As part of our CLOSING DOWN SALE (ends 31st March) buy limited products at cost price to donate directly to ASRC. EBK will deliver them for you & you get a tax deductible donation receipt!
With apologies to the photographer and Transit Systems
March 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
With apologies to the photographer and Transit Systems
Somers Parade in Altona must be a nightmare for many drivers. No wonder the 415 bus is often late. Some people park two SUVs on opposite sides of the road leaving barely any room for a bus to squeeze through.
March 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Somers Parade in Altona must be a nightmare for many drivers. No wonder the 415 bus is often late. Some people park two SUVs on opposite sides of the road leaving barely any room for a bus to squeeze through.
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Fantastic to see the Ballarat Line will finally get its long-promised 40 minute weekend frequency upgrade in April!
Extra services also for Ararat, which wasn't on my radar - looking forward to seeing the details but 5 return services per day sounds great. (1/2)
premier.vic.gov.au/cheaper-fare…
Extra services also for Ararat, which wasn't on my radar - looking forward to seeing the details but 5 return services per day sounds great. (1/2)
premier.vic.gov.au/cheaper-fare…
Cheaper Fares And Extra Services For Regional Victorians
After slashing the cost of a V/Line ticket through the regional fare cap, the Allan Labor Government is now boosting train frequency on the Ballarat, Ararat, Warrnambool and Bendigo lines – delivering 50 new or extended weekend services.
www.premier.vic.gov.au
February 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Fantastic to see the Ballarat Line will finally get its long-promised 40 minute weekend frequency upgrade in April!
Extra services also for Ararat, which wasn't on my radar - looking forward to seeing the details but 5 return services per day sounds great. (1/2)
premier.vic.gov.au/cheaper-fare…
Extra services also for Ararat, which wasn't on my radar - looking forward to seeing the details but 5 return services per day sounds great. (1/2)
premier.vic.gov.au/cheaper-fare…
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