Government should “urgently” legalise e-scooters says shared transport charity - says serious safety incidents are rare

li10 , 2 hours ago

Like it’s even stopping anyone at this point, see so many private ones out and about.

They are a nightmare on the roads (and pavement), government and councils desperately need to invest in some designated cycle/scooter paths.

And not these bullshit white lines that people park over and drive in constantly.

Highstronaught , 2 hours ago

I really hope in the next few years we see a revolution in short distance transport. Most journeys are less than 3 miles (if I remember correctly, could be 5) a perfect distance for e-bikes, e-scooters and normal acoustic bikes. Hopefully at least some places capitalise on it

withabeard , 1 hour ago

There are some great examples of cycle lane design out there. And some atrocious examples of cycle lanes that have been built. But that’s a separate rant.

If we had a quality cycle lane network, we could have adapted that to support “more than walking, less that driving” lanes without much issue.

The earlier we invest in this new class of highway the cheaper and easier it will be.

cynar , 1 hour ago

It stops a lot of people. Unfortunately, they are also the ones who would actually follow the rules. This just leaves the rule breakers and idiots, giving everyone else a bad name.

I would personally love a micro mobility option. An option between walking and driving my van somewhere would be extremely useful.