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The Scooter: A Modern
Alternative to Driving
• Cost is No Barrier
o Of all the alternate forms of travel available these days, an electric scooter is
one of the most affordable. Less expensive than electric cars and bikes,
electric scooters allow anyone ownership with no or minimal licensing
requirements. Because they are electric, electric scooter users will save money
on fuel while they are reducing their carbon footprint.
• Ease of Use
o Non-motorized scooters have been around for decades as a fun alternative
for kids from bicycles. Learning to ride a scooter is easy for kids as well as
adults. There is almost nothing to an electric scooter’s handlebars, deck, and
wheels, so there is little to maintain, and since the brakes and accelerator are
mounted on the handlebars, they are easy to reach for any age user. Most
electric models of scooters also allow use with or without the motor, so parents
can let the kids play on the scooter without the motor running if they prefer.
Some models even come with lights on the back, for added safety. Wide,
pneumatic tires offer a smooth ride with less worry about a flat tire. These tires
also allow for riding on almost any surface.
• Convenience
o Driving in a city means not only navigating traffic but also finding parking.
Electric scooters allow riders to travel by road, but because they are light
enough to carry or push, they can be taken across sidewalks or into subways.
This allows the scooter commuter more flexibility when deciding how to get to
school, work, or wherever they want to go. Once they reach their destination,
there is no need to worry about paying for parking or finding a parking space.