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18-05-2021, 06:04 PM | #1 | |||
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[Some electric scooters are set to be allowed
on London's roads as part of a year-long trial. Despite them being a common sight across the city, it is not lawful to use the scooters in public areas. From 7 June, some local authorities will allow people to rent e-scooters that have safety features added. They will have a maximum speed of 12.5mph, which is below the 15.5mph limit set by the Department for Transport.] [Other features that go beyond national guidelines include front and rear lights which will always be on throughout a rental and an audible warning system that can be used without riders adjusting their grip of the handlebar. Prices have not been announced. Riders will have to take an online safety course before their first hire.] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-57154993 |
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18-05-2021, 06:36 PM | #2 | |||
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Looks like they’re putting money before the safety of people. This is not a good idea and I can see a lot of accidents happening, London is extremely congested and we already have cyclists being hit by buses and cars, I’m failing to see the logic behind this decision.
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18-05-2021, 06:39 PM | #3 | |||
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This Witch doesn't burn
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They are a menace on pavements
If they have to stick to bike lanes or something it might be okay
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18-05-2021, 06:51 PM | #4 | |||
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i think it will cause a lot of accidents
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18-05-2021, 06:51 PM | #5 | |||
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You know my methods
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Not required to wear hi_viz
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18-05-2021, 07:18 PM | #6 | ||||||
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The article literally proves why this is a terrible idea
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Look at the related articles “Visually impaired woman frightened by e-scooters” “Sharp rise in e-scooter crashes in London” Last edited by Gstar; 18-05-2021 at 07:19 PM. |
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18-05-2021, 07:45 PM | #7 | |||
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self-oscillating
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what tfl are basically saying is that now covid is killing less people lets get those numbers back up with scooters
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18-05-2021, 07:59 PM | #8 | |||
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I think this is a very bad idea.
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18-05-2021, 08:36 PM | #9 | |||
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20-05-2021, 12:07 PM | #10 | |||
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Excellent idea.
Take all those supped up death traps of the roads and replace them with safety limits ones. Feel sorry for people in poorer areas though who wont be able to use their xmas presents anymore. |
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