We've all got used to old and / or disabled people whizzing around in mobility scooters, and they must be a godsend for people that need them. I had a play on my mum's scooter once, and they're easy to use.
On a recent holiday in sunnier parts, I noticed there were loads of "tandem" scooters for cheap hire. I guess some couples need them, but I got the impression that "able" partners were happy to go along just for the ride. Given the heat and humidity, there were times I would have gladly used one, even though I'm capable of walking all day.
It set me wondering... how long before we're all using them around town as an alternative to cars, bikes or a bus? No parking, no waiting, and you can even use them in shops as access improves. How much would they have to be "sexed up" before you would use one? What if it looked like a baby quad-bike? Can you imagine them being mainstream personal local transport for able-bodied people? Is there a mass market waiting to be tapped?
The only drawback I can see is the British weather. And lazy slobs getting even fatter. And gridlock in the pubs, etc.
On a recent holiday in sunnier parts, I noticed there were loads of "tandem" scooters for cheap hire. I guess some couples need them, but I got the impression that "able" partners were happy to go along just for the ride. Given the heat and humidity, there were times I would have gladly used one, even though I'm capable of walking all day.
It set me wondering... how long before we're all using them around town as an alternative to cars, bikes or a bus? No parking, no waiting, and you can even use them in shops as access improves. How much would they have to be "sexed up" before you would use one? What if it looked like a baby quad-bike? Can you imagine them being mainstream personal local transport for able-bodied people? Is there a mass market waiting to be tapped?
The only drawback I can see is the British weather. And lazy slobs getting even fatter. And gridlock in the pubs, etc.
