Electric Scooters

Discussions center on electric scooters (e-scooters) as urban transportation alternatives to cars, e-bikes, and walking, covering pros like convenience and fun, cons like safety and stability, and comparisons to rentals vs. ownership.

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cesnja Oct 17, 2019 View on HN

Electric scooters might be the solution here.

mupuff1234 Jul 14, 2022 View on HN

An escooter might be a good transportation choice.

cjrp Apr 23, 2022 View on HN

Out of interest, why a scooter and not an e-bike?

gngeal Sep 19, 2013 View on HN

Have you considered using an electric scooter?

pj_mukh Jul 2, 2018 View on HN

Close. Less likely I'm gonna hit one ofa) Potholesb) Uphill (where the electric bikes fare much better)The scooters are just much less of a hassle (no need to lock etc.) for quick rides and more fun

Steko Jul 20, 2017 View on HN

Still safer than the scooter it's replacing?

fragmede Jan 31, 2024 View on HN

less car means ebike and scooters which are a viable option these days

j0nathanB Jan 11, 2019 View on HN

Are the actual scooters worth the effort?

buboard Feb 4, 2019 View on HN

these seem great to replace scooters in european cities.

kpennell Jan 9, 2020 View on HN

scooters not cars though...no divers needed