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this post was submitted on 01 Nov 2023
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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility
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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!
"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"
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Why not? These bikes are quieter and faster.
My bike isn't rattling any mirrors around me but I do like it to have a bit of rumble. Makes me feel a bit more noticable and on a bike that's well appreciated.
I get that. It's not like I'm revving my engine in residential areas, but on the interstate I'd rather be more visible and my safety is honestly more important to me than someone's ~~monetary~~ momentary annoyance.
I think you mean momentary annoyance, unless you're talking abou tthe cost of soundproofing homes or something.
Also I agree with the sound thing. Its harder to notice electric vehicles. Some electric bike manufacturers add in vehicle sound artificially so that the safety aspect isn't compromised.