Scooters: questions and Band 8 answers

Not really, to be honest. I usually walk or take the underground because it's more convenient for my daily commute. I did hire an electric scooter once in a coastal town during a weekend trip, but it's not part of my normal routine.

Yes, I did. I had a bright red kick scooter that I used to ride up and down our pavement every afternoon. My brother and I used to race each other outside our flat until dinner was ready.

Definitely. In my city, you see people zipping around on them all the time, especially university students and office workers. The local council even introduced a rental scheme last year, so there are dedicated parking bays for them everywhere.

Well, the main benefit is beating the traffic. Scooters are brilliant for nipping through congested city streets during rush hour. Plus, they're much cheaper to run and you never have to worry about finding an expensive parking space.

I might, actually, if cycle lanes improve in my area. At the moment, sharing the road with lorries feels slightly hazardous. But if proper infrastructure is built, I'd definitely get one for quick trips to the local supermarket.