Businesses, Groups and Organizations who would be against introducing a Personal/Mass Transportation System

Ok, this will be an ongoing work that should be a lot of fun. I have time to start out a couple of the basic groups. You will get the idea - explanatory words are essential. I can think of 32 groups that would hate it and a dozen groups whom would benefit real quick. If you want to contribute to this list and I use your words, you will get credit (unless you want to remain anonymous). Email me your thoughts. Thanks.

SkyTran Hater's List

Concrete Builders
The amount of concrete not being used in major transportation projects would have these businessmen all calling Washington to get such projects held up.

Taxi Cab Unions
If you can go anywhere in a city real cheap and at a speed of 100 MPH (and are willing to walk that average 880 steps), then Taxi Cabs are no longer needed. They go the way of buggy whips and horse drawn cart manufacturers.

People Raising Money for Multi-Billion Dollar Airport Expansions
Companies involved in Building Airport Expansions
All companies busy promoting monster MagLev trains, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Buses, etc.
Companies involved in PRT (Personal Rapid Transit Systems that go a boring 35 MPH)
Demolition Companies that bulldoze down rows of houses to make room for new roads
Etc.



Businesses, Groups and Organizations who would love to be part of introducing a Personal/Mass Transportation System

SkyTran Lover's List

The all important Commuters
The people who have to commute 10, 25 or 50 miles back and forth to work each day.

Manufacturers of Structural Composite Structures
The volume of Graphite, Kevlar and Spectra used to build all those PODS would be huge. These manufacturers could justify extra investments to build more automated manufacturing plants. This would help get the per pound price down for all other applications and make the USA more competitive in the world markets.
Manufacturers of Electronic Components
Aluminum Producers
High Temperature Super Conductor Manufacturers

Software Developers
Tapered Steel Light Pole Manufacturers
Manufacturers of the $10 Radar Chips

Environmentalists
Municipalities
They will love the new taxes they earn from us for zipping through their borders.
Etc.


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