I'm not overly interested in e-scooters or the arguments re new technology. Part of me says "let's just do what we want" and the other part of me says "what a frikken annoyance".
I ventured out of lockdown earlier this month, and hated it as so many people were crammed together in a public park. It was just like pre-plague times when nobody respected personal space.
A few children were buzzing around on e-scooters, two up at times, and they were clearly under a driving test age. I was jealous as I wanted a go, they looked like fun. Yes it was annoying that I had to watch myself and my children in case they got knocked over, but realistically the scooter riders were keeping clear and having more fun. It reminded me of my childhood days of strapping roller skates to my shoes, or cycling, and getting on with life instead of worrying about legislation.
If there wasn't so much fuss about this, and I didn't need to lose weight, I'd be first in the queue to buy one for ease of getting about.
Question: I saw somebody the other week nipping in to town to shop on an e-scooter. He has no legs due to an IED in a relatively recent warzone. Should he be allowed his freedom or should he be stuck at home?