Share this postScooters, 2008, Social Infrastructure, Expats, Big Lebowski - Five Things - Issue #331www.fivethin.gsCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesOtherScooters, 2008, Social Infrastructure, Expats, Big Lebowski - Five Things - Issue #331Nico LummaSep 24, 2018∙ PaidShare this postScooters, 2008, Social Infrastructure, Expats, Big Lebowski - Five Things - Issue #331www.fivethin.gsCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesOtherShareMost cities felt powerless to extract concessions from Uber and Lyft. Now that scooters are here, they've learned their lesson—and toughened up.The resentment caused by the 2008 financial crisis set off a populist backlash that fomented distrust of expertise and political division, which could have worrying consequences.America’s social infrastructure i…Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Five Things to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Start trialAlready a paid subscriber? Sign in