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Yeah, I was contemplating getting a dropper for mine as the saddle height is not quite high enough for me, but also I can only get a tiptoe down on the floor even with the saddle not being quite high enough. Had a couple of low speed ‘oh shit’ moments recently where I wasn’t expecting to lose balance but whoops, and the fact that I could get a foot to the floor without having to jam a lever to drop the seat was crucial in me (and my kids) not doing a slow ass sideways tumble to the hard unforgiving ground. Plan to get a dropper is now firmly on the back burner.
Eejit
The way I managed was to dismount (as in not have my butt on the saddle) with heavy loads, and level the pedals ready for when you start again (and put it in the easiest gear for starting). If you optimise the actual riding position it’s unlikely you’ll be able to touch the floor comfortably. Same as any other bike.
With both feet firmly on the floor at a stop you’re in a much more powerful position and less likely to tip the bike.
Or try and get a dropper. Although I can already see you coming to a quick or unexpected stop, trying to drop the saddle (or completely forgetting to) then trying to balance on the floor for stability but not quite able to cos used to dropper working then tipping the bike.
Good to get used to the dismount technique I think. It’s how all the pedal me cargo bike riders are taught.