because electric scooters have a better carbon footprint compared to ICE vehicles and most cities have failed to implement reasonable public transportation therefore solutions like the scooters should be encouraged, not discouraged.

These scooters are not part of any solution, but rather the result of a successful brainstorming session to determine what money-losing idea can receive investment money. In theory, they are a practical way to travel 0-3 miles while overpaying, not being able to bring much, and introducing high risk of personal injury. Bicycles fit these use-cases much better.

What’s your thought about the random distribution of scooters in sidewalks that visually impaired or wheelchair-bound people are trying to navigate?

Or the one that knocked me out right onto the street, in front of oncoming traffic and caused six stitches on my face?

Don’t get me started on that! When I grew up bikes had to observe traffic rules and had to stay off the sidewalk. I would prefer that practice be restored, and for scooters to follow those rules too.