In terms of safety . Are electric bikes more safe ? Loads use electric bikes but they haven’t got any bad publicity
Safe is relative to comfort level. Personally, I feel I’m able to better maintain balance whilst standing then whilst sitting.
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The biggest problem for me riding a scooter is when I’m on the road I can’t signal left or right to turn. Not usually a problem as I live in a quiet town so can use the pavement when possible
In contravention of Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835. 
Mind you, it doesn’t stop some cyclists. 
Seriously, though. You do raise a relevant point. How do scooterists signal their intentions to other road users?
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The same way as Audi drivers.
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Riding on the pavement sounds incredibly dangerous.
Can you not use cycling hand signals? If not, I’d guess a smart cycling helmet with indicators would do the job.
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This is interesting. So essentially a “hire purchase” scheme might fit within the rental guidance - essentially allowing for private use scooters during the trial.
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This is a significant development.
Pure Electric, who are probably the leading supplier of e-scooters in the UK, and recently opened a dozen or so physical stores across the country, have actually gone ahead and made their own electric scooter.
Spec/price ratio seems very good, too.
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looks interesting but wouldn’t buy it before I see at least a couple of reviews online first…
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Ouch at the price!
It’s £20 cheaper than the Segway Max, which appears to be the closest competitor spec wise.
But definitely more than the M365 and the M365 Pro (which isn’t super far off this, spec wise)
Yeah pure electric are brilliant. Price is too high for me but it looks like an excellent scooter especially it’s water resistance
This is significant. A very interesting development.
Just one observation from the article:
For the time being, though, taking a privately owned scooter out on the roads is still against the law – and apart from the potential £300 penalty and six points on your driving licence (if you have one), …
Well, the thing is, you don’t have to have a Driving Licence. If you don’t have one, they’ll just create a Driving Licence number for you and you’ll have the six points on your record.
And that means that when you come to apply for a Driving Licence, you may not be able to get one.
@simonb do you own a scooter ?
I have the M365 pro which is awesome . Knowing it’s ip54 too is reassuring as if I get stuck in rain I don’t have to worry. Also seen YouTube videos of people riding the M365 in the rain too. I stay local with my scooter but for long journeys I use my bike for the cardio benefits…
Obviously I’d avoid the rain at all costs and just ride my bike instead, although I’d probably just stay at home if it was heavy rain anyway
I was advised to get a water proof rubber screen protector, which I keep on me at all times in case it rains as the screen is supposed to be less water resistant than the rest of it ( and for good measure too )
After some research the pro has a water resistant screen unlike the original. The battery is also wrapped in plastic
Pures scooter looks good but as already said, it would be wise to wait and see what the reviews says ( I’m sure it would be good though )
They’ve started making license plate holders for scooters too ( wonder if that’s how they’ll regulate them if and when legal)
Seems like excellent value, if you ask me. Compare that to the £1600 Boosted Scooter or indeed just a Boosted board at £700-1000—and cheaper than a travel card from zone 2.
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In order to uphold my pedantic credentials, I’ll point out that vehicles in the UK do not have so-called License Plates. They have number plates. Thank you. 
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I may of laughed at that
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That also include letters (in most cases) 
License Plates is an American thing I believe? This is because their plate is assigned to the driver and this sticks with them when they buy new vehicles. Similar to private plates over here.
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I’ve seen quite a few posts on social media from police accounts over the last 2 weeks where they’ve seized scooters that were on the road, cycle lanes or pavements.
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I actually thought they were officially Registration Plates here. I’m probably wrong though
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