Scooters are superior in portability. If you also need to move up/down stairs or take public transport, the scooter is often easier. Storage (especially at your

Scooters are superior in portability. If you also need to move up/down stairs or take public transport, the scooter is often easier. Storage (especially at your destination) is another thing someone pointed out. If I save 5 minutes on my commute but now have to take a 5 minute detour to the bike room, I didn't win anything. Also, in many cities taking bikes in public transit is restricted (e.g. only outside rush hour) and/or you have to pay for the privilege. Scooters often don't fall under this rule. Price is another factor. A non-electric scooter costs $50, new. That makes it cheap enough that you don't have to worry too much about theft, which makes handling it a lot simpler (no fiddling with a lock). This increases convenience, making it more useful. A normal electric scooter is still cheaper than an electric bike. Doesn't apply to this model obviously.