The Future of Urban Mobility: How E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Changing the Way We Commute

In the past getting around in an urban environment was a matter of walking, using public transport, or taking your car.

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All of these options have issues:

Walking

Walking is healthy. However, it’s also slow and only a viable option if you have either plenty of time or not too far to walk.

In addition, if you’re walking for anything other than the commute, such as shopping, you may have to struggle with multiple bags. It can quickly get tiring.

Public Transport

Public transport is supposed to be better for the environment. The truth is, that it still emits a large amount of pollution. In addition, when you’re using public transport you’re still reliant on their schedules and them being on time. You also normally need to walk to the closest stop and from your stop to your final destination. In short, you need to allow a lot longer for a public transport commute than in a car.

Driving

Driving is simple, you get in at your house and get out at your destination. Unfortunately, the level of congestion in Australian cities means that driving anywhere is usually a painfully slow process. The convenience of driving means that this has been the most popular choice. A recent census suggested that over two-thirds of Australians commute via car.

The Future Of Urban Mobility

Since COVID-19, the face of urban mobility has rapidly changed. Today, there is a better choice and one that looks likely to become the most commonly used option in the future. That’s the e-bike or e-scooter. As the name suggests, these vehicles are electric and there are A host of options are available, such as the DeroDi e-bike. E-bikes and e-scooters are a fun way to get around in an urban environment. More importantly, they offer a wealth of benefits compared to the other options. That’s why they are becoming so popular and are best described as the future of urban mobility.

Green

Electric bikes and scooters emit zero emissions. In many cases, they are made with recycled materials. That makes them the greenest form of transport that you can use, with the exception of walking.

Avoid Congestion

E-bikes and scooters can be used on public roads, footpaths, and cycle routes./ That means you don’t have to sit in traffic. Avoiding congestion makes your trip more fun and much faster. In addition, you can cover much greater distances than you can by just walking.

No Parking Fees

E-scooters and bikes can be taken inot your workplace or locked up outside. There are no parking fees and you can still get right to the door of your destination. That’s a real-time and cost-saver.

Cheap To Run

On average, it costs 26 cents to recharge an e-bike or scooter. You don’t generally need to do this every day as they can cover up to 75 km. Even if you did need to charge it every day, it’s significantly cheaper than the alternatives.

Accessible To All

You’ll find e-bikes and e-scooters are available in a huge range of prices and styles. It’s possible to start using one for as little as $500, although you can pay significantly more. Whichever way you look at it, anyone can switch to an e-bike or scooter.

Summing Up

As more people become aware of the benefits of e-bikes and e-scooters it will be inevitable that this will become the most common form of transport in an urban environment.

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