The Urbanist Agenda Let's Send our Pickup Trucks to Ukraine (with Build the Lanes)
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Apr 11, 2025 Stef from Build the Lanes, a YouTube creator focused on Dutch transportation engineering, shares his mission to deliver pickup trucks as aid to Ukraine. He discusses the absurdity of these vehicles in European cities while advocating for their necessity in conflict zones. Topics include the grassroots efforts of the 69th Snipping Brigade, customizing trucks for military use, and the challenges of driving humanitarian convoys through Eastern Europe. Stef's journey reflects the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the growing community support for their needs.
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NAFO's Efforts
- Stef, from Build the Lanes, discusses his involvement with NAFO, an online group supporting Ukraine.
- They deliver trucks and drones, directly impacting the war effort.
Filling the Gaps
- Governments focus on large-scale military aid, while civilian organizations can address other crucial needs.
- This includes providing vehicles, tourniquets, and other essential supplies.
Drunk Driving Consequences
- Latvia confiscates vehicles from drunk drivers and donates them to the Ukrainian army.
- The preferred trucks for Ukrainian operations are Toyotas due to their reliability, unlike the Dodge Ram.