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NZ Post use these things (Paxster), and I always laugh my ass off when they’re scooting past. https://www.nzpost.co.nz/about-us/sustainability/electric-vehicle

• dingaling 8y ago
  I really don't like the idea of a 200kg powered vehicle on the pavements. Have there been pedestrian objections? In the UK postmen have a large 'pram' that they push on the pavements and which are often found bicycle-chained to lamps whilst the postie visits a cul de sac.
  • Symbiote 8y ago
    I think those "prams" have a battery assist, although they're presumably limited to walking pace. In Copenhagen, the postmen ride electric cargo bicycles [1], but mostly on the cycle paths. As with most bicycles, they just lock the rear wheel to the frame[2] if it's left for a while. [1] https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-postnord-copenhagen-denmark-nd-november-mail-man-delivery-bike-photo-francis-joseph-dean-deanpictures-image79872961 https://www.dreamstime.com/editorial-photo-postnord-copenhag... [2] https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/54206/how-to-lock-up-a-bike-with-a-rear-wheel-lock https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/54206/how-to-lo...
  • Negitivefrags 8y ago
    They move at a fast walking pace. I've never even considered the concept of one being dangerous.