High car prices have pushed people towards to the micromobility sector, where much smaller vehicles offer greater flexibility for a fraction of the cost.

High car prices have pushed people towards to the micromobility sector, where much smaller vehicles offer greater flexibility for a fraction of the cost.

    • RBWells@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      3 months ago

      Because it’s 90F and 100% humidity? Walking to work I get sweaty so I want an electric bike not an effortful bike. I hate riding a bike but got a chance to try the e-bikes at a city event. That is like a dream of a bike, you pedal, it moves. No pushing, and no uncomfortable seat, it’s comfortable and a joy to ride.

      Bike or walk? I’d much rather walk. Electric bike, though? Electric bike is fun.

      • trainsaresexy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        3 months ago

        I love biking, specifically unpowered bikes because they are light and nimble. Heat makes sense though. I was thinking more people who already have a bike or even an e-bike. Scooters need licenses and then you’re on the road, which maybe is a good thing if the bike infrastructure sucks.

    • Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      101·
      3 months ago

      Do you really think the average American would pedal to work? Most of them are already upset they won’t have a giant metal box around them at all times now.

        • Raab@lemmy.worldEnglish
          5·
          3 months ago

          If it were feasible for me I would, but the only way to get to my work is 15 miles of highway or 20 miles of super busy city roads that intersect with freeways

        • trainsaresexy@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          3 months ago

          That’s kind of what I’m asking - I already bike why switch? The thing I want but don’t have is cargo space for big items and privacy.

          The use case for people who won’t bike makes sense. Lots of older people, and fucking like 50% of adults are ‘obese’ in a lot of countries.

    • Etterra@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      I’m not going to lie, that thing is ugly. But the concept is sound. And besides that thing looking like something that Elon would think was the coolest thing ever, I do think I like that big ass Light on the front. Driving in the darkest nightmare as it is, especially if you live outside of a well-wit urban or even suburban area.