Sellers of (electric) scooters are doing good business as a result of corona
Sellers of (electric) scooters are doing good business as a result of corona
E-scooters popular by shared transport providers
One in five mopeds (22 percent) is now electrically powered. In 2019, that percentage was still ten percent lower. Among the faster mopeds, eighteen percent of new sales are electric, four percent higher than the year before. The growing popularity of e-scooters is partly due to the enormous success of shared transport services such as Felyx. All in all, the sector is on track to meet the agreements in the Climate Agreement, say BOVAG, RAI Association and RDC. This agreement stipulates that all new mopeds will be electric from 2025.
'Helmet requirement disastrous for making scooter park more sustainable'
Not only scooters, motorcycles were also popular due to corona last year. 14,622 new motorcycles were registered, it was announced last week. That is almost five percent more than in 2019 and the highest level since 2009. In addition to the new motorcycles, dealers sold another 52,175 used motorcycles, 11 percent more than in 2019.
BOVAG, RAI Association and RDC use the publication of the sales figures to also make a political statement. “A possible helmet requirement for moped riders will disrupt the further sustainability of the scooter park.” The lack of a helmet requirement, being allowed to ride on the cycle path and the lower maximum speed make the moped the success it is today.
The electric scooter, the photo below, is partly gaining ground thanks to shared scooters from companies such as Go Sharing and Felyx
'Accessibility and quality of life are under pressure'
Such a helmet requirement is also practically impracticable and unhygienic for providers of shared scooters, say the three interest groups. They point to a recent research report by Arcadis, which shows that more than half of the light moped riders will immediately choose another mode of transport if the helmet requirement is introduced. “Four out of ten then opt for the car and that is undesirable, because then accessibility and quality of life in mainly cities will be put under further pressure.”
It clearly sees the arrival of the green e-scooters. Waalwijk is looking for smart, alternative transport systems. The use of electric shared scooters is in line with these ambitions. Anyone who wants to take a ride will soon be able to rent such a scooter with a special app (price varies from 23 to 29 cents per kilometer).
Big question
The big question, of course, remains how many people are able to find the scooters. GO Sharing is already present in other cities, such as Den Bosch, Tilburg, Breda and Oosterhout. There is eager use of the scooters. The company and the municipality also see opportunities in Waalwijk, with its rich business community.
Many people still opt for the car. Large parts of Waalwijk are difficult to reach by public transport. People get off the bus at a stop, but then have to get to work or school. The Haven industrial estate in particular appears to be a blind spot. Soon travelers would be able to take the e-scooter for the last part.
In terms of size, the municipality and in particular the city is very suitable for more sustainable forms of transport, such as walking, cycling or stepping
The municipality itself is investing 250,000 euros in a trial with electric scooters. The project has been delayed, but the scooters will really hit the road at the end of this month. If you want, you can rent these two-wheelers for a ride from the bus station to the business park.
The Breda company Citysteps hopes to quickly get more companies and individuals interested in this form of transport. Especially due to the corona crisis (and therefore many people working from home), it would not be a storm yet.
Still, the college is optimistic. In terms of size, the municipality and in particular the city is very suitable for more sustainable forms of transport such as walking, cycling or scootering.
Complaints
And the electric scooters of GO Sharing must therefore also become part of the street scene. The college wants to make good agreements about this. In other cities, there were quite a few complaints about incorrectly parked e-scooters, and they were sometimes the target of vandals . According to GO Sharing, there is already a strict check, and warnings or fines are issued for incorrect use.
Initially, the company wants to start in Waalwijk with fifty scooters. It is still being examined where exactly they can be parked in the municipality.
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