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How many thousands of words and no mention of Revel? Vespa-like electric scooter company operating in NYC for the last few years. Solves a ton of problems: 1
by adwi 5y ago
How many thousands of words and no mention of Revel?
Vespa-like electric scooter company operating in NYC for the last few years.
Solves a ton of problems:
1) faster snd operates in traffic (so less issue with their 25mph speed vs bikes, not operated on sidewalks so fewer peds to mow over, etc)
2) requires full-face helmet use and cursory safety training
3) street parks, and user is liable for tickets, which keeps them off the sidewalk and brings the city revenue
4) they’ve been good citizens, responsive to issues their riders cause
5) I don’t want to die from embarrassment being seen on one.
- walshemj 5y agoMight not work most places you need at least a partial Bike license and often for sensible commuting scooters >125 cc you need a full bike license. I mean a Vespa here and not those tiny wheel abominations
- brookside 5y agoI'm very glad Revel exists for scooter transport on demand (and really miss car2go for on-demand cars), however: 1. The Revel scooters feel somewhat sketchy to ride 2. Prices have crept up significantly. A 14 minute ride I just took was 10+ bucks, which isn't too much different than being chauffeured in an Uber/Lyft. I'd guess Revel is still operating at a loss, there is just less VC capital funding the rides now.
- nicwolff 5y agoActually they're limited to 29 mph, which is fast enough to ride the green wave. And they require a DOT-approved helmet, but I don't see anything saying it has to be full-face – although the ones they supply are.