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Once you start getting to the 20 minute mark the scooter ride stops being so cheap, and you were probably better off getting an uber and going farther and faster for about the same price. I don't think it can replace the subways as they are used here in la. A scooter can't go from downtown to hollywood in 20 minutes; not even cars hit the 70mph the subway does in this city.


In theory that's the point of scooters like this. Take public transportation to as close as it takes you, and then use a scooter for the "last mile".

I think that's fine for those averse to walking. I personally prefer to walk everywhere reasonable (<1h walking time)


If it is taking you 20 minutes to go a dozen blocks on a motorized scooter then maybe it is the wrong tool for the job.


It definitely is. I think they should nix the unlock fee to further incentivize this, personally.




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