Are e-scooters the solution to traffic chaos or a scourge?
Nearly seven years ago now I bought my first electric scooter. I wanted to find the quickest and cheapest way of getting to and from work. The car was costing me a bomb in fuel and parking; the bicycle meant I was often smelly in work (no shower); and public transport came with a time-consuming walk at either end. It was a simple fix to a simple problem and I was happy enough to tolerate the sideways glances as I saved money and time. Seven years on e-scooters are almost as commonplace in and around towns and cities as bicycles. In my business we were invited to test and technically critique various marques and models and Ive become a bit of an addict. But are