Electric scooters

Balanadan

Anyone have one? They look like some craic.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

There's a whole forum dedicated to them.

dudara

They look like death waiting to happen as far as I’m concerned.

Duff

Can't think of anything worse to be honest. Imagine having a shïte day at work only to come out and have to scoot home.

Autecher

Scooters are for kids

GBX

dudara wrote: »

They look like death waiting to happen as far as I’m concerned.

But they also look like great fun

Deebles McBeebles

Tie 2 of them together for extra fun.

GBX

Duff wrote: »

Can't think of anything worse to be honest. Imagine having a shïte day at work only to come out and have to scoot home.

Yeah cos getting into a car and sitting in shitty traffic is even better fun

Duff

GBX wrote: »

Yeah cos getting into a car and sitting in shitty traffic is even better fun

Yeah cos Irish weather is made for scooters, not four wheels and a roof.

TheValeyard

I hate them.
I hate them.
I hate them.
I hate them.

GBX

Duff wrote: »

Yeah cos Irish weather is made for scooters, not four wheels and a roof.

Lovely day today. So yeah, perfect day for a scooter trip

Boom_Bap

I could eat a whole one.

LirW

Everyone is giving out about the bad traffic. Same drivers that sit in their car alone every day of the week then give out about everything that reduces the amount of cars on the road.

Tacitus Kilgore

Love em, cheap small eco friendly transport - what's not to like!

Using mine on rural roads seems piss people off no end too, I mean - full blown fire and fury, way worse than anything I ever experienced on a bicycle, I love it

Deebles McBeebles

Anyone have any links for good quality scooters, something for a short commute, at a decent price?

GBX

I dont own one. Considering getting one just to annoy people on it though.

Tacitus Kilgore

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

Anyone have any links for good quality scooters, something for a short commute, at a decent price?

Mine's a xiaomi, played VAT roulette on it from China, won the game too.

GBX

GBX wrote: »

I dont own one. Considering getting one just to annoy people on it though.

I'm not too sure about your motivation for buying one, but I watched someone whiz effortlessly along the quays yesterday, using a cycle lane, and envied them for not being stuck in traffic!

So, is the answer maybe to accommodate their use, by introducing something similar to cycle lanes?

The advantages would be almost stress free commuting for those using them, and less traffic congestion.

Think about cyclists using cycle lanes(properly) vs cyclists taking their own, and everyone else's lives at risk in heavy traffic.

Also, they'd be more environmentally friendly, so, what's not to like?

Fair enough, they're not suitable for everyone, everywhere, or every occasion, but where they are, properly legislated for and accommodated, they could have real benefits.

It's all about regulation to take advantage of the benefits, while dissuading the negative elements, much like everything else in life, surely?

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm not too sure about your motivation for buying one, but I watched someone whiz effortlessly along the quays yesterday, using a cycle lane, and envied them for not being stuck in traffic!

So, is the answer maybe to accommodate their use, by introducing something similar to cycle lanes?

The advantages would be almost stress free commuting for those using them, and less traffic congestion.

Think about cyclists using cycle lanes(properly) vs cyclists taking their own, and everyone else's lives at risk in heavy traffic.

Also, they'd be more environmentally friendly, so, what's not to like?

Fair enough, they're not suitable for everyone, everywhere, or every occasion, but where they are, properly legislated for and accommodated, they could have real benefits.

It's all about regulation to take advantage of the benefits, while dissuading the negative elements, much like everything else in life, surely?

Or just let them continue to use cycle lanes.

I’ve no idea why they bother people, they are no more annoying than cyclists and from a user perspective are a lot more attractive as there is no effort involved in moving around on one.

Thelonious Monk

dudara wrote: »

They look like death waiting to happen as far as I’m concerned.

I think you’ll find cars are most likely to be death waiting to happen

Ace Harsh Reporter

Ace Harsh Reporter wrote: »

Or just let them continue to use cycle lanes.

I’ve no idea why they bother people, they are no more annoying than cyclists and from a user perspective are a lot more attractive as there is no effort involved in moving around on one.

Maybe. The whole safety issue would have to be looked at, I think, in urban areas.

I don't think they'd work very well in a lot of rural areas - eg. Lack of adequate cycle lanes, poor maintenance where lanes do exist, many roads being too narrow to incorporate a cycle lane, etc. etc.

But, overall, they look like a lot less effort that bikes, and a lot more practical for people with limited mobility - I'm referring to people who may have trouble walking or cycling a long distance, obviously not people whose mobility issues would cause either safety issues using them, or excessive discomfort.

I'm sure there are plenty of issues I haven't thought of, but the point is - We should be having a discussion about how to facilitate the safe use of the things - not confiscating them...

Markcheese

TheValeyard wrote: »

I hate them.
I hate them.
I hate them.
I hate them.

Okay, I'll bite... Why do you hate them?
Hate's a very strong emotion, did electric scooters steal your true love... And taunt you?

Feisar

Tacitus Kilgore wrote: »

Love em, cheap small eco friendly transport - what's not to like!

Using mine on rural roads seems piss people off no end too, I mean - full blown fire and fury, way worse than anything I ever experienced on a bicycle, I love it

Reason for hate? See above. The smugness is the most vitriol inducing part.

Boom_Bap

Some might like this Instagram page


https://www.instagram.com/birdgraveyard/?hl=en


Bird are a like a Dublin Bikes thing but Scooters in the USA. But there are no stations and the scooters can be left anywhere. The owner of this account decided to destroy the scooters that are left in random locations.

GBX

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm not too sure about your motivation for buying one, but I watched someone whiz effortlessly along the quays yesterday, using a cycle lane, and envied them for not being stuck in traffic!

So, is the answer maybe to accommodate their use, by introducing something similar to cycle lanes?

The advantages would be almost stress free commuting for those using them, and less traffic congestion.

Think about cyclists using cycle lanes(properly) vs cyclists taking their own, and everyone else's lives at risk in heavy traffic.

Also, they'd be more environmentally friendly, so, what's not to like?

Fair enough, they're not suitable for everyone, everywhere, or every occasion, but where they are, properly legislated for and accommodated, they could have real benefits.

It's all about regulation to take advantage of the benefits, while dissuading the negative elements, much like everything else in life, surely?

Im not really considering buying one as I have a motorbike. But I agree with a lot of what you said.

PopePalpatine

At least they're not scramblers.

That said, I wouldn't give them an hour lasting in scrambler country.

TuringBot47

Ace Harsh Reporter wrote: »

Or just let them continue to use cycle lanes.

I thought they were classed as illegal ?
Are they not considered motorized vehicles which are subject to tax, licence and insurance ?
I thought I read articles of people getting penalty points for being caught using them on the road ?

I see one regularly on the drive home with no safety helmet in the bike lane and a few dodgy maneuvers when overtaking a bus in the bus lane.

I wonder if it's more unstable for someone on a scooter to look behind them before changing lanes than on a bike?

Edit: Link https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/law-means-electric-scooters-are-a-non-starter-on-irish-roads-1.3819528

MarkY91

Rented them in Tel Aviv the other week and they were amazing along the promenade. Virtually everyone uses them there.

weldoninhio

Was in Wroclaw and there are a few companies that have Electric scooters. You tag on using your phone and a QR code on the scooter. Great for getting around on. Then you just hop off and log off when you reach your destination. Very handy, very easy to use and cheap as chips.

Canis Lupus

Got them over here in Brisbane. Great fun and a really nice way to travel. Have a drinky drink, travel along the river etc etc. Really are a great addition to the city.

Pinch Flat

I'm thinking of upgrading my segway, the scooters look faster