By Johanna Jean Aquino & Horace Neal

Today’s consumers tend to prioritize environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Personal electric micro-mobility products, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, have emerged as the go-to mode of transportation for environmentally aware Millennial and Gen Z commuters. With their compact design, zero greenhouse gas emissions, and ample range, electric scooters and electric bicycles are revolutionizing the way urban professionals and denizens of university campuses commute.

The key advantages of riding e-scooters and e-bikes?

More environmentally friendly and less expensive than traditional modes of urban transportation, such as cars and city buses, electric scooters and electric bicycles are changing the game for eco-conscious Millennial and Gen Z commuters. E-scooters and e-bikes have three key advantages:

• First and foremost, unlike cars and city buses, e-scooters and e-bikes are motorized modes of transportation that emit zero greenhouse gases when operated (D’Acierno et al., 2002).

• Second, you can easily navigate an e-scooter or e-bike through daily traffic and tight areas. E-scooters and e-bikes, respectively, being smaller and more maneuverable, tend to be a more practical, efficient, and convenient motorized mode of transportation for urban commuters than gasoline-, or diesel-powered, cars and buses (D’Acierno et al., 2002).

• Third, compared to the money you would constantly spend on gasoline and maintenance for cars, and rider fares for city buses, in the long-term, e-scooters and e-bikes are simply a more economical mode of transportation for urban commuting (Nocerino et al., 2016).

Electric scooters and electric bicycles are an eco-friendly motorized micro-mobility alternative, a cost-effective investment that will positively impact your wallet in the long-term. This is why more and more of today’s Millennial and Gen Z commuters—urban professionals, college and university students, faculty, and staff alike—are now embracing them as their preferred mode of daily transportation. The lower maintenance requirements and significantly reduced fuel costs simply make these rolling electric wonders a practical commuting option and financially savvy choice.

Gone are the days of relying solely on gas-guzzling cars and SUVs or overcrowded public transit vehicles that constantly emit toxic exhaust fumes, polluting the air we breathe and contributing to the problem of global warming (D’Acierno et al., 2002; Nocerino et al., 2016). Yet, choosing the right e-scooter or e-bike to buy can be a challenging task for a consumer, especially if you are new to the world of e-scooters and e-bikes. Here are a few pointers:

• First, be confident that the products offered in the MOVE Electric Scooters online retail store are top-quality. MOVE Electric Scooters not only carries the best e-scooter, e-bike, and accessory brands around but we also make them available to you at competitive prices. 

• Second, consider your own needs in terms of range and speed when planning your purchase of an e-scooter or e-bike from MOVE Electric Scooters. If you plan to use your electric personal micro-mobility vehicle for daily commutes to school or work, we suggest you buy a more durable model with a longer range and faster top speed. 

• Finally, consider the weight, weight-capacity, and size of the e-scooter or e-bike you want to purchase in relation to your own body weight and size. It is wise to purchase an electric scooter or electric bicycle with enough weight-capacity to facilitate your own body weight. 

Although prices vary depending on the brand and model, electric scooters and electric bicycles are generally more affordable than other motorized modes of transportation. The more e-scooters and e-bikes evolve technologically, and become more accessible in the United States and Canada, expect to see an increasingly robust selection of sustainable, eco-friendly, and stylish new brands among the standard top-quality offerings in the MOVE Electric Scooters online retail store.

While e-scooters and e-bikes, respectively, are the two most environmentally harmless motorized micro-mobility alternatives, it behooves you to consider prioritizing safety as a paramount concern during your commutes. To this end, MOVE Electric Scooters offers the following suggestions:

• If you DO NOT want to experience the theft of your means of transportation, then consider acquiring a U-lock and cable(s) to secure your e-scooter or e-bike whenever you park it.  Purchase your U-lock and cable(s) in our #ScooterLife Accessories collection, which you will access through the drop-down menu under the logo at the top of the home page. 

• Consider wearing protective gear for added safety when operating your e-scooter or e-bike. Purchase your protective gear in our #ScooterLife Accessories collection, which you will access through the drop-down menu under the logo at the top of the home page. 

• Consider the dire consequences of NOT obeying the traffic laws, traffic signs, and traffic signals. If you are wise, you will govern yourself accordingly. 

• Consider increasing your safety by using bicyclist hand-signals when riding your e-scooter or e-bike to indicate your intentions. See the Hand Signals diagram at the end of this article.

• Consider the devastating potential consequences of NOT staying focused and aware of your surroundings while you are riding.

• If you talk on your mobile phone, read text messages, look at your GPS, or surf the internet while you are riding in traffic on an e-scooter or e-bike, you will most likely, at some point, be involved in an injury-causing (or fatal) collision that simply did not have to happen. 

Use good judgment. Any vehicle is a deadly weapon in the hands of an irresponsible operator.

MOVE Electric Scooters offers the best brands in e-scooters and e-bikes as an ideal micro-mobility alternative for urban commuters who want to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing convenience. Whether you are cruising right by, or weaving through, congested work traffic or navigating a college campus, these eco-friendly e-vehicles provide a commuting experience your conscience can live with. The costs of maintenance and fuel are much lower for e-scooters and     e-bikes than traditional vehicles, making them the most economical consumer choice for urban commuters. Remember, responsible electric scooter and electric bicycle owners practice good judgment and safety, which includes the appropriate hand signals. ■

References

D’Cierno, L., Tanzilli, M., Tescione, C., Pariota, L., DiConstanzo, L., Chiaradonna, S., & Botte, M. (2022). Adoption of micro-mobility solutions for improving environmental sustainability: Comparison among transportation systems in urban contexts.  Sustainability, 14(13), 7960.

Lawrence, D. (2017, September 18). Three things all drivers need to know about cyclists [Blog]. Villages-News.com.

Nocerino, R., Colorni, A., Lia, F. & Luè, A. (2016). E-bikes and e-scooters for smart logistics: Environmental and economic sustainability in pro-e-bike Italian pilots. Science Direct, 14,  2362-2371.

About the Authors

Johanna Jean Aquino is the Website and Social Media Manager for MOVE Electric Scooters online retail store. Dr. Horace Columbus Neal II is the Managing Member of MOVE Electric Scooters, and the Founder and Principal of its parent company J. M. Heritage Enterprises, Ltd.

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