Electric Scooters — Benefits, Cost, Safety, License Details & Everything Else You Need to Know

1. Electric Scooters — Benefits, Cost, Safety, License Details & Everything Else You Need to Know Technology is changing the way everything around us works and functions. Like many other industries, it is bringing enormous positive changes in the transportation industry. Just like the innovation of electric scooter, which has taken transportation to the next level. E-scooters are stand-alone devices that are powered by a small electric motor and can be purchased or rented. They generally require a few manual kick-starts on the ground like kick scooters or bikes to build enough speed, and then a user can accelerate or brake using the throttles located on the handlebars. These scooters are much more than just the latest innovation made popular by a few Silicon Valley startups in the last decade. In December 2016, Chinese tech and consumer electronics company Xiaomi released an electric scooter called the Xiaomi M365 with a lithium-ion battery, and a hub motor in the front wheel,

2. and top speed limit of up to 15.5 mph / 25 kph. The scooter immediately became a smashing hit and was followed by Bird and Lime ride-sharing companies launching their own electric scooters in 2017 and 2018. These two startups have launched scooter rental programs in hundreds of major cities worldwide, and their scooters have quickly become incredibly popular around the world. Advantages of Electric Scooters Over Other Means of Transportation Cost-Effective— As compared to the use of cars and bikes, there are no high costs involved with an e-scooter, making them affordable for all social classes of the society like working class, lower middle-class to elite class. They are quite easy to use and can therefore be a suitable alternative to conventional means of transport, especially in big cities and for short distances. No Licenses Required— Electric scooters have become quite popular since you do not need a driver’s license for driving them in many countries. However, with electric scooters recently being permitted in 10 districts of Dubai, you need to follow the necessary license and driving guidelines.

3. Environmental Friendly— Electric vehicles have many environmental benefits like greenhouse gas emission savings and no air pollution. Owing to these benefits, switching to E-Scooters for daily commuting provides a good chance to help the environment. Especially in big cities where there are already thousands of vehicles running on the roads 24/7. Another problem that these portable bikes solve is cutting down the commuting hours. You can make a positive, Eco-friendly move towards the entire society by contributing to lowering the level of air pollution. Convenience— If you are tired of burning energy by riding a bicycle, electric scooters could be a suitable alternative for you. Since they don’t need much physical effort as you do in outdoor sports or bicycles, electric operated scooters are a great way for people who are less willing to cycle or want to put in less physical work. Skipping Traffic Jams— In countries and regions like Dubai where e- scooters are allowed on cycling tracks, it helps skip traffic jams. However, it depends upon the city you live in and the transportation rules permitted by the RTA. In some cities, you are also allowed to use other lanes for riding the electric scooters. Less Noise Pollution— Electric scooters are also a rather quiet transport method. This could be quite beneficial for bringing down the noise level. Especially for local residents, the use of these scooters instead of cars could be quite beneficial since locals often suffer from excessive noise pollution, which could even lead to certain kinds of mental diseases. Conclusion Ride-sharing companies continue to battle each other for dominance, but as people realize the value of owning a scooter of their own, they are increasingly left to look for their audience in tourists and beginners. There are more than 300 different models of electric scooters for adults, and hundreds of models for children as well, from several dozens of different companies, ranging from global tech corporations, to not much more than a garage full of tinkering enthusiasts who sell hand-made scooters they carefully manufacture. With many options available with local bike manufacturers, online stores

4. like DragonMart Online, and more — catering to many different types of bike enthusiasts has become easier and possible in the UAE and across the globe. It’s the new world, and electric scooters are not just an innovation anymore, but an important part of the ever-growing transport industry.