In my area we have a problem (Okay more like I and people I know have the problem) with electric scooters. You can buy one for under a grand, and as long as they have pedals you need no license, insurance or other documentation to ride them on public roadways.
The scooters typically attract a certain type of person. These people often use them as transport because they cannot hold a clean licence. DUI, unpaid fines ect. They also use scooters since they are too lazy to ride a bicycle or to walk.
Unfortunately in my area too public transit is terrible, I can get to a destination faster on foot then by bus.
They have little respect for the rules of the road or safety. I swear 50% of them are drunk or on drugs.
They often carry passengers, sometimes young children who I always fear for.
I want to know if others have the same problems in their area, or what other opinions you might have on the subject.
The scooters typically attract a certain type of person. These people often use them as transport because they cannot hold a clean licence. DUI, unpaid fines ect. They also use scooters since they are too lazy to ride a bicycle or to walk.
Unfortunately in my area too public transit is terrible, I can get to a destination faster on foot then by bus.
They have little respect for the rules of the road or safety. I swear 50% of them are drunk or on drugs.
They often carry passengers, sometimes young children who I always fear for.
I want to know if others have the same problems in their area, or what other opinions you might have on the subject.