There are two opposing schools....
The Extinction Rebellion group who do not understand that if we want a society without carbon fuel we need to create electric energy by other means which also can harm or at best change the environment; e.g. the Severn barrage. They oppose that as well, but fail to understand how they are going to power their phones to organise their riots without them. They really are turkeys who vote for Christmas.
The traditionalists who do not understand that a simple one person electric transport device (like an e-scooter or Segway) are very efficient, quick and simple and remove another car off the road. Yes one could use a bicycle but they are more cumbersome unless you need to carry something in panniers.
So permit all transport devices as long as they are clean and efficient. Having used a Segway in Dublin, I was amazed at its handling and the feeling that within a few minutes of first use, I felt at one with it and very safe.
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