I think a big problem with E-scooters and E-bikes is that a significant portion of them are rentals.
If thats your vehicle and you paid for it. You’re going to learn how to ride it properly and you’re going to ride it like you’re financially responsible if it gets broken.
Theres an old saying among petrolheads “Nothing drives quite like a rental”
I actually do agree, and have argued that point for years!
However, most rentals are low powered junk, so being reckless on a rental escooter or ebike isn’t nearly as bad as doing it on a 2000w device. I’ve unfortunately witnessed quite a lot of riders behaving badly with high-powered escooters and ebikes that are too big to be on pedestrian trails.
I think a big problem with E-scooters and E-bikes is that a significant portion of them are rentals.
If thats your vehicle and you paid for it. You’re going to learn how to ride it properly and you’re going to ride it like you’re financially responsible if it gets broken.
Theres an old saying among petrolheads “Nothing drives quite like a rental”
I actually do agree, and have argued that point for years!
However, most rentals are low powered junk, so being reckless on a rental escooter or ebike isn’t nearly as bad as doing it on a 2000w device. I’ve unfortunately witnessed quite a lot of riders behaving badly with high-powered escooters and ebikes that are too big to be on pedestrian trails.