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Have you noticed how Loop scooters in Japan have a tiny license plate? That's because they require a license to rent and operate. That's because they are a sel
by Danieru 2y ago
Have you noticed how Loop scooters in Japan have a tiny license plate?
That's because they require a license to rent and operate. That's because they are a self powered mobile vehicle. An automobile if you will.
Automobiles in Japan require a license to drive.
Plus you must drive them on the road, with the other automobiles.
- presentation 2y agoFYI nowadays you don’t need a drivers license to ride them. But yeah they are registered vehicles.
- throwaway2037 2y agoJapanTimes agrees with you: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/07/21/explainer/bike-scooter-taxi-nonrail-transit-tokyo/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/japan/2023/07/21/explainer/bike... > you’ll have to pass a quick traffic test and submit proof of identification on the app in order to begin renting.
- numpad0 2y agoThey managed to get a new category created just for Luup scooters. I've seen some on social media passive-aggressively wondering what kind of sorcery was at play for that.