Here is the riot that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom called “largely peaceful.” Does that look peaceful to you?
Note that electric vehicles have lithium ion batteries that can burn for hours. They can also explode and spew shrapnel. City buses run on compressed natural gas. When they burn the compressed gas tanks can also explode and spew shrapnel. Of course, conventional vehicles have gasoline tanks at also may explode. In addition to personnel casualties, this can set fire to neighboring buildings. Meanwhile, blocked streets prevent the approach of fire apparatus.
Of yes, Madam Mayor and Mr. Governor. All that looks peaceful to someone who lives in their head and is incapable of seeing reality. You just stay there in your imaginary world, while we deal with an unpleasant and dangerous reality. At least living in your heads is comfortable. They are largely empty, so there is plenty of room to stretch out.