During the height of COVID, a ton of trips were being made in downtown San Diego using rental escooters.
After city council de facto banned them, those trips have all be replaced by ubers which have 1000x more GHGs, dangerously block the bike lanes, crosswalks, phone drive and run stop signs.
After city council de facto banned them, those trips have all be replaced by ubers which have 1000x more GHGs, dangerously block the bike lanes, crosswalks, phone drive and run stop signs.
As a cyclist, all bikes and their riders are welcome.
Don't be like Lisa, don't gatekeep and demonize others in our wide, welcoming, and varied styles of riding around.
Don't be like Lisa, don't gatekeep and demonize others in our wide, welcoming, and varied styles of riding around.
November 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
During the height of COVID, a ton of trips were being made in downtown San Diego using rental escooters.
After city council de facto banned them, those trips have all be replaced by ubers which have 1000x more GHGs, dangerously block the bike lanes, crosswalks, phone drive and run stop signs.
After city council de facto banned them, those trips have all be replaced by ubers which have 1000x more GHGs, dangerously block the bike lanes, crosswalks, phone drive and run stop signs.
Mfs mad at red light cameras deserve a future of only escooters
November 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Mfs mad at red light cameras deserve a future of only escooters
u need a bike licence to drive bikes ebikes or escooters on public roads as a minor but bolt had it be 18+ because of some legal liability stuff
November 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
u need a bike licence to drive bikes ebikes or escooters on public roads as a minor but bolt had it be 18+ because of some legal liability stuff
Probably the main issue is the prevalence of dodgy ebikes and dodgy batteries (and escooters). There are probably some good ones but I expect they cost more - a small price to pay in the long run though...
November 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Probably the main issue is the prevalence of dodgy ebikes and dodgy batteries (and escooters). There are probably some good ones but I expect they cost more - a small price to pay in the long run though...
There was a legitimate issue of the scooters riding on sidewalks. But they were riding there to avoid the aggressive car drivers in the streets. Instead of providing the safe bike lane network we have been asking for, for decades council banned the escooters.
November 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
There was a legitimate issue of the scooters riding on sidewalks. But they were riding there to avoid the aggressive car drivers in the streets. Instead of providing the safe bike lane network we have been asking for, for decades council banned the escooters.
The pedicabs were driving literally 30 mph around pedestrians on our waterfront trail after concerts to get as many fares as possible. So the Port of San Diego banned all electric micro mobility devices including class I ebikes and escooters. The alternate route is a 45 mph street. great job 😡
November 7, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The pedicabs were driving literally 30 mph around pedestrians on our waterfront trail after concerts to get as many fares as possible. So the Port of San Diego banned all electric micro mobility devices including class I ebikes and escooters. The alternate route is a 45 mph street. great job 😡
If the street wasn't designed for cars and you can't park without blocking the road or encroaching on the pavement then park somewhere else you selfish tit.
In Bristol they're introducing 200 parking bays for rentable escooters and bikes around town and I'm all for it.
In Bristol they're introducing 200 parking bays for rentable escooters and bikes around town and I'm all for it.
November 5, 2026 at 9:28 AM
If the street wasn't designed for cars and you can't park without blocking the road or encroaching on the pavement then park somewhere else you selfish tit.
In Bristol they're introducing 200 parking bays for rentable escooters and bikes around town and I'm all for it.
In Bristol they're introducing 200 parking bays for rentable escooters and bikes around town and I'm all for it.
This will end up like escooters. The government will allow a free for all, the cheapest possible panels will be illegally imported from China. Someone will die and the government will act shocked and outraged and ban them.
⚡Good news for renters and apartment residents⚡
I've been pushing for the intro of plug-in solar in Ireland, which could allow people to generate their own electricity without needing traditional rooftop panels.
The Minister today committed to making plug-in solar available for purchase by Q2 2027
I've been pushing for the intro of plug-in solar in Ireland, which could allow people to generate their own electricity without needing traditional rooftop panels.
The Minister today committed to making plug-in solar available for purchase by Q2 2027
November 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
This will end up like escooters. The government will allow a free for all, the cheapest possible panels will be illegally imported from China. Someone will die and the government will act shocked and outraged and ban them.
Gas in Palestine is about twice or more the price of gas elsewhere, due to several taxes including some imposed by israel. This has resulted in a lot of people buying ebikes, escooters and yes, Chinese electric cars. There are solar panel installations everywhere.
November 3, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Gas in Palestine is about twice or more the price of gas elsewhere, due to several taxes including some imposed by israel. This has resulted in a lot of people buying ebikes, escooters and yes, Chinese electric cars. There are solar panel installations everywhere.
people referring to e-things without the - is so disorienting. what is an eh-bee-kay? oh, you mean e-bike. and don't get me started on *questionable accent* escooters
November 7, 2026 at 4:46 AM
people referring to e-things without the - is so disorienting. what is an eh-bee-kay? oh, you mean e-bike. and don't get me started on *questionable accent* escooters
little old ladies will brazenly walk out with an armload of clothes still on hangers. last month a bunch of kids on escooters knocked a chunk out of the wall and got blood all over a fitting room while trying to remove sensor tags
November 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM
little old ladies will brazenly walk out with an armload of clothes still on hangers. last month a bunch of kids on escooters knocked a chunk out of the wall and got blood all over a fitting room while trying to remove sensor tags
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November 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Was really noticeable in Berlin how much more of them were in the marked zones - but in areas where parking was allowed in a much larger area outside of marked bays (e.g. outside the Hauptbahnhof) you could get 15 minutes free ride time as long as you ended in a designated parking area.
November 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Was really noticeable in Berlin how much more of them were in the marked zones - but in areas where parking was allowed in a much larger area outside of marked bays (e.g. outside the Hauptbahnhof) you could get 15 minutes free ride time as long as you ended in a designated parking area.
Yes, but good luck folding it into a shape not much bigger than a longboard, and walking with it over your shoulder. Even my folding bike isn't that compact. Escooters are clearly answering a need for portable micromobility.
November 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Yes, but good luck folding it into a shape not much bigger than a longboard, and walking with it over your shoulder. Even my folding bike isn't that compact. Escooters are clearly answering a need for portable micromobility.
@eriksandblom
in addition to reinforcing #motonormativity, banning #escooters will reduce safety-in-numbers for all users of #micromobility and will therefore harm bicyclists too. research from escooter rental schemes in london shows this: https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/32/5/859
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in addition to reinforcing #motonormativity, banning #escooters will reduce safety-in-numbers for all users of #micromobility and will therefore harm bicyclists too. research from escooter rental schemes in london shows this: https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/32/5/859
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November 5, 2026 at 8:39 AM
@eriksandblom
in addition to reinforcing #motonormativity, banning #escooters will reduce safety-in-numbers for all users of #micromobility and will therefore harm bicyclists too. research from escooter rental schemes in london shows this: https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/32/5/859
i […]
in addition to reinforcing #motonormativity, banning #escooters will reduce safety-in-numbers for all users of #micromobility and will therefore harm bicyclists too. research from escooter rental schemes in london shows this: https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/32/5/859
i […]
Yes, and eScooters are also making a debut
October 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Yes, and eScooters are also making a debut
Also, HELMET LAWS!!! Ebikes & escooters have dramatically increased head injuries, especially in young people!
October 30, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Also, HELMET LAWS!!! Ebikes & escooters have dramatically increased head injuries, especially in young people!
Yeah, we had a crack down mostly about escooters and dirt bikes. But they've almost exclusively been picking up pedal ebikes with over powered motors or throttles
October 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Yeah, we had a crack down mostly about escooters and dirt bikes. But they've almost exclusively been picking up pedal ebikes with over powered motors or throttles
Why does Doney not know there already is a speed limit for escooters and ebikes??
October 28, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Why does Doney not know there already is a speed limit for escooters and ebikes??
RPS says escooters and ebikes are the same thing, let's be real.
Yes!
However, smaller wheels do make escooters a bit more risky on Regina streets.
Yes!
However, smaller wheels do make escooters a bit more risky on Regina streets.
October 28, 2026 at 11:08 PM
RPS says escooters and ebikes are the same thing, let's be real.
Yes!
However, smaller wheels do make escooters a bit more risky on Regina streets.
Yes!
However, smaller wheels do make escooters a bit more risky on Regina streets.