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A comment on Ford Buying San Francisco-Area E-Scooter Startup Spin. Parent comment

Re:Ford Buying San Francisco-Area E-Scooter Startup Spin by ghaff on Thursday November 08, 2018 @05:41PM (#18410733)
The problem is that pretty much the whole point is to go faster than walking speed. If you can't, what's the point?
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Re:Ford Buying San Francisco-Area E-Scooter Startup Spin by ThrowawayR2 on Thursday November 08, 2018 @06:39PM (#18411053)
The "not having to walk" part is still kind of handy even at walking speed. My joints aren't what they used to be.
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Re:Ford Buying San Francisco-Area E-Scooter Startup Spin by randyrand on Thursday November 08, 2018 @06:51PM (#18411132)
most roads are safe enough to go on or have bike lanes.

i only go on sidewalks when I need to. So scooters are still worth it even if you are safe on sidewalks.

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Re:Ford Buying San Francisco-Area E-Scooter Startup Spin by ghaff on Thursday November 08, 2018 @08:09PM (#18411621)
I'm not sure that's the widespread behavior though. (And I agree that partial cautious sidewalk use is fine.) A lot of users seem not to want to use roads or even non-separated bike lanes period.
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