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Here in NZ, there are a few companies that have been allowed to operate e-scooter rentals, with the idea being to cut down congestion and offer an eco-alternative to single occupant vehicles for short journey/commutes. While in theory that sounds good, it seems that once you step onto one of these, your ability to operate it in a responsible and courteous manner disappears. *
They have "suggested" rules of operation i.e: must be over 18 to operate, must wear a helmet, only operate on pavement, don't double etc, all of which are ignored and mostly by "responsible" adults who seem to revert to a state of childish glee while zooming down footpaths at 30kmh and through intersections without looking.
The scooters themselves have become fast food wrappers, disposed of wherever the users see fit, dumped across paths, in rivers, across private driveways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyAtT0sJMBE
*disclaimer: not a boomer