E-scooters a hit in London
Article by Social Share London – Thousands of London commuters have ditched the city’s underground trains and buses during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for a more personal form of electric transportation: an e-scooter. Costing from £300 (US$400) and with a typical top speed of around 25 kilometres an hour (15 mph), e-scooters have become a familiar sight on the city’s streets and cycle lanes. But unless the e-scooter is rented and is involved in a trial, it is illegal to ride on a public road. Erica Klose, a worker in the City of London, said coronavirus concerns and...