As decision-makers in the highway and travel technology sectors face mounting pressure to innovate sustainable transport options, this week’s episode of Highways Voices dives into the rise of electric scooters, exploring whether they truly align with safety, environmental, and efficiency goals—or if they’re adding to the chaos.
Mail on Sunday columnist, Peter Hitchens discusses the broader implications of transport policies designed around them, questioning their affect on the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and how safe they are when they’re sharing roadspace with traffic. He also questions the hidden environmental costs, and their effect on enforcement.
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