micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility
Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!
"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"
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FWIW, vehicles like that are often "illegal" since they don't actually fit the definition of an e-bike or e-scooter. Funny and stupid, I know. I think there's an untapped demand for seated scooters/non-pedal e-bikes.
Now that you mention that… I feel like a bad boy breaking the law on my Motocompacto 😎. I am a threat to society as i bob and weave through both pedestrian and vehicle traffic at the high octane speed of 15mph signaling my presence with rings from my tiny bell. Only potholes and inclines of more than 10 degrees stand in my way. Once I reach my destination I instill psychological terror to those in the area, forcing them to determine if i just rode in on a suitcase or a white folding table.
On the matter, i like/dislike lime and adjacent groups. i like they provide decent alternative transportation in urban environments, but dislike that they often clutter walkways, sometimes get ripped up and tossed about, or are abandoned into the local rivers.
Pretty cool lookin though
Yeah, vandalism aside (we get a LOT of vandalized e-scooters and e-bikes around here, too), but even when they are not in use, they make pathways dangerous for other people!
I think part of the problem with the ones that have no dock to park at, is that they literally can be left anywhere. And by anywhere, I mean, right in the middle of a bike path or sidewalk... not cool.
And it irks me more that a company is making money, while their product is making life miserable for non-users.
Personally, I don't like riding things I can't pedal or otherwise use if the power goes out, but these should be fine to use in the areas where they're rented legally speaking
Having pushed my e-scooter(s) home several times after the battery dies sooner than expected, I totally understand that. If they are reliable, then they are awesome. But this is one area where an e-bike might be a better option.
That said, I still use an e-scooter if I just want to boot around somewhere without arriving sweaty.
A bike is pretty much always my first choice unless I need something compact, then I'll opt for a skateboard or maybe a longboard.
I wish I had the balance to ride a skateboard, but it never works out for me. Bike is also my first choice, especially since they have more carrying capacity. But the scooter is just so damn easy to take out, ride, lock up, and run my errands that I tend to pick it for short errands or when I need to give my legs a break. 😂
Skateboarding definitely has a learning curve but having the right setup for your weight and size might help too. If your bushings are too soft it would be super hard for a new skater to balance. Getting lower to the ground and wearing protective gear when you're learning help a lot. I can understand the appeal of scooters but at that point I just opt for a bike or ebike because it's faster, more stable, and can carry lots of shit.
Agreed, re bike/ebike benefits. The scooter is easier to store and take around. But the main thing is no sweating or effort. Sometimes, that's a priority.
LOL. I scooted over to Walmart during my lunch to pick up a backpack full of groceries. No sweat at all :)
I didn't mention another benefit of an e-scooter over a bike/e-bike, they are basically zero maintenance. Keep the tires inflated, and you're good.
Of course, that's only for "basic" e-scooters. Once you get into super scooters with dual disc brakes, suspension, and other extras, it's like maintaining a motorcycle, and that's just not convenient.
Simple is why I like skateboards: I can build a good one for like $60-80 from scratch if I use a blemish deck and even cheaper if I use the parts I already have. The only things you need to maintain are bushings, bearings, and wheels (all of which are stupid simple to replace when they finally die, which will still be a long time even if you skate hard every single day).