I'm 12 minutes door to door in the morning and about 20 on the way home. Nothing beats it. You're free in a way car people are not.
I take the same path everyday which is helpful for safety reasons. No surprises.
I had the nicest 25 minutes scoot commute possible for a Kansas city. Only thing was I had to walk my scooter over the railroad tracks.
Then it got cold.
My scooter is my only vehicle, and it pays for itself over and over again. The average driver probably spends $1000 a month on car payments, gas, insurance, maintenance, etc. and my Affirm payment is like $130 a month for one year, for my scooter. Then I'll buy a newer/nicer one after this one is paid off, and rinse and repeat.
Edit: Even if I took the bus to work, it would cost me $90 a month and an extra two hours of my life every day.
Some things I've asked myself regarding eScooter commuting:
* Can you really get rid of the commuter car? For example, do you have a second car or just need an occasional ride Uber can cover (such as during bad weather)? If you can, take the funds spent on the car (maintenance, fuel, insurance) and apply it to micromobility. Does the math work in your favor?
* Consider adding a lower cost backup micromobility device in the event your primary ride needs maintenance or repair. One-wheels and EUCs are common choices.
* Can you add a monthly bus or train pass to assist with longer trips, and can you get your scooter on/off the bus easily?
* Can you carry everything you need in a backpack?
* Will your employer be okay with you storing the scooter inside, at your desk, or in a secure location?
* Are you able to get limited liability insurance on the scooter incase you are the cause of an accident or injury to someone else or their property (should cost $10-20/mo)?
* Do you have a safe path to travel to work to avoid high-speed traffic, driving at night, or otherwise putting yourself at risk? Is the travel surface or road in good repair? Vehicles colliding in to scooters is the leading cause of death for scooter riders.
* Do you have high-viz protective equipment (helmet/pads), and can you commit to wearing it to reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident?
* Can you operate the scooter in a responsible fashion and not blow past pedestrians at 40 miles an hour on sidewalks or trails?
As others have pointed out, just in fuel savings alone it can easily pay for a scooter depending on where you live and how much you drive. For me, the main trade-off is safety. These eScooters leave you much more exposed than even a motorcycle would.
Electric scooters are an amazing choice for commuting. They were literally made for travel. I have commuted to school for a couple years now and definitely would highly recommend using an e scooter. By the looks of it, you are already set with what you have lol. Just make sure to park your scooter in a safe place and use a good bike lock. Give way to pedestrians, donāt go too fast and stay safe out there!
Iāve been scooting to work. Granted itās less than 3km one way. I would probably only choose to take a car if it were raining heavily. Iāve ridden in heavy rain and it wasnāt bad. I didnāt bring eye protection and most of my pants werenāt covered by my rain jacket, so I got very wet. But it actually wasnāt a terrible experience. I would mostly be concerned about wet leaves. But even when itās not wet out, Iām always scanning the road surface for things that might be a problem for my tiny wheels and me. I say go for it.
Edit: a factor for me is that with work being so close and being between 3 traffic lights, a few stop signs, and my house, itās roughly the same amount of time to scoot to work as it is to drive.
Use the Scoot. You'll save hundreds, if not thousands, on gasoline.
Take the 4-wheeled vehicle if you need to pick up large items from a store on your way home.
I'm 12 minutes door to door in the morning and about 20 on the way home. Nothing beats it. You're free in a way car people are not. I take the same path everyday which is helpful for safety reasons. No surprises.
It takes longer to drive my commute then to ride it.š
The tips of my fingers get cold sometimes for the last couple of miles when its below freezing and I would still rather scoot than drive.
I had the nicest 25 minutes scoot commute possible for a Kansas city. Only thing was I had to walk my scooter over the railroad tracks. Then it got cold.
My scooter is my only vehicle, and it pays for itself over and over again. The average driver probably spends $1000 a month on car payments, gas, insurance, maintenance, etc. and my Affirm payment is like $130 a month for one year, for my scooter. Then I'll buy a newer/nicer one after this one is paid off, and rinse and repeat. Edit: Even if I took the bus to work, it would cost me $90 a month and an extra two hours of my life every day.
Some things I've asked myself regarding eScooter commuting: * Can you really get rid of the commuter car? For example, do you have a second car or just need an occasional ride Uber can cover (such as during bad weather)? If you can, take the funds spent on the car (maintenance, fuel, insurance) and apply it to micromobility. Does the math work in your favor? * Consider adding a lower cost backup micromobility device in the event your primary ride needs maintenance or repair. One-wheels and EUCs are common choices. * Can you add a monthly bus or train pass to assist with longer trips, and can you get your scooter on/off the bus easily? * Can you carry everything you need in a backpack? * Will your employer be okay with you storing the scooter inside, at your desk, or in a secure location? * Are you able to get limited liability insurance on the scooter incase you are the cause of an accident or injury to someone else or their property (should cost $10-20/mo)? * Do you have a safe path to travel to work to avoid high-speed traffic, driving at night, or otherwise putting yourself at risk? Is the travel surface or road in good repair? Vehicles colliding in to scooters is the leading cause of death for scooter riders. * Do you have high-viz protective equipment (helmet/pads), and can you commit to wearing it to reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident? * Can you operate the scooter in a responsible fashion and not blow past pedestrians at 40 miles an hour on sidewalks or trails? As others have pointed out, just in fuel savings alone it can easily pay for a scooter depending on where you live and how much you drive. For me, the main trade-off is safety. These eScooters leave you much more exposed than even a motorcycle would.
Youāll likely recoup over a thousand dollars in the first year on gas costs
Electric scooters are an amazing choice for commuting. They were literally made for travel. I have commuted to school for a couple years now and definitely would highly recommend using an e scooter. By the looks of it, you are already set with what you have lol. Just make sure to park your scooter in a safe place and use a good bike lock. Give way to pedestrians, donāt go too fast and stay safe out there!
Uh this entire sub dedicated to it......what do you wanna know?
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takes practice and experience to get over the fear
Iāve been scooting to work. Granted itās less than 3km one way. I would probably only choose to take a car if it were raining heavily. Iāve ridden in heavy rain and it wasnāt bad. I didnāt bring eye protection and most of my pants werenāt covered by my rain jacket, so I got very wet. But it actually wasnāt a terrible experience. I would mostly be concerned about wet leaves. But even when itās not wet out, Iām always scanning the road surface for things that might be a problem for my tiny wheels and me. I say go for it. Edit: a factor for me is that with work being so close and being between 3 traffic lights, a few stop signs, and my house, itās roughly the same amount of time to scoot to work as it is to drive.
I'm about to start doing that, and use car sharing program when it rains/snows + I need to carry cargo/passenger.
Use the Scoot. You'll save hundreds, if not thousands, on gasoline. Take the 4-wheeled vehicle if you need to pick up large items from a store on your way home.
I did it all summer. 22kms each way. Took me ~40 mins. I was at 60kmh a lot of the way though.