Sure, it's capital intensive. But that goes for all necessary infrastructure in dense, urban areas. Shit needs to be channeled away and cleaned, electricity an

Sure, it's capital intensive. But that goes for all necessary infrastructure in dense, urban areas. Shit needs to be channeled away and cleaned, electricity and networks need to be provided, water has to be served, etc. Public transport is not different. And calculated on the amount of people it serves I'd argue that it's cheaper than cars. Especially if the externalities are factored in. I'm not saying that scooters can't add something to the mix if done right. But the situation - as is - is not as bad as you make it out. Especially for cities that do it right.