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Fine, then drive or take public transport there. It'll be once in a while only. Besides, in Sinkieland, all the food are quite sama sama.
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E-scooters to be banned from Singapore footpaths from Nov 5
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The wheels are definitely less than 20". Probably 16" only. You'll be pedaling like hell, very high cadence even with good gear ratio. Below is an example of a 20". It's also bigger. Better for big sized guys like us.This one..
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“Panic selling” of e-scooters after notice of permanent ban
Following the ban, the number of listings on e-scooters shot up on Carousell with people eager to divest themselves of the mobility device
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has prohibited all electric scooters (e-scooters) from public footpaths. The ban will take effect beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, and will only be allowed on cycling and park connector network paths.
The announcement was made by Senior Minister of State for Transport Lam Pin Min in Parliament on Monday (Nov 4).
Dr Lam said that while the government has exerted substantive efforts in promoting the safe use of PMDs, irresponsible and careless riders who use non-compliant devices continue to ply the major thoroughfares and ride without care.
Singapore’s ban shows how the government has to adapt and form new rules as new innovations such as e–scooters and e-bikesthreaten to disrupt urban transportation which authorities are used to regulating for decades.
“Panic” selling?
Following the ban, the number of listings on e-scooters shot up on Carousell. People are selling their PMDs in haste either to evade the penalties of riding on non-compliant e-scooters or to immediately make money from something that will lead them to jail or to accidents.
Time to adjust
To allow e-scooter users time to adjust to said ban, LTA is giving a grace period from Nov. 5 to Dec. 31. During this time, people caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will be issued warnings.
From Jan. 1, 2020, all users caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will face fines of up to S$2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to three months.
Dr Lam noted that Singapore’s clampdown comes just a week after France announced that it would no longer allow the riding of e-scooters on its pavements following hundreds of e-scooter-related incidents, including several deaths.
“Cities have allowed the use of such devices on footpaths as they are non-pollutive, inexpensive and, if properly used, convenient for short intra-town travels. We expected the co-sharing of footpaths to be challenging but were hopeful that with public education, PMD users would be gracious and responsible. Unfortunately, this was not so,” he added.
In Singapore’s case, Dr Lam said there had been “more severe” accidents, including a fatal one involving a cyclist in September. He added that many riders have themselves suffered severe injuries, including a few who had lost their lives. -/TISG
Following the ban, the number of listings on e-scooters shot up on Carousell with people eager to divest themselves of the mobility device
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has prohibited all electric scooters (e-scooters) from public footpaths. The ban will take effect beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, and will only be allowed on cycling and park connector network paths.
The announcement was made by Senior Minister of State for Transport Lam Pin Min in Parliament on Monday (Nov 4).
Dr Lam said that while the government has exerted substantive efforts in promoting the safe use of PMDs, irresponsible and careless riders who use non-compliant devices continue to ply the major thoroughfares and ride without care.
Singapore’s ban shows how the government has to adapt and form new rules as new innovations such as e–scooters and e-bikesthreaten to disrupt urban transportation which authorities are used to regulating for decades.
“Panic” selling?
Following the ban, the number of listings on e-scooters shot up on Carousell. People are selling their PMDs in haste either to evade the penalties of riding on non-compliant e-scooters or to immediately make money from something that will lead them to jail or to accidents.
Time to adjust
To allow e-scooter users time to adjust to said ban, LTA is giving a grace period from Nov. 5 to Dec. 31. During this time, people caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will be issued warnings.
From Jan. 1, 2020, all users caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will face fines of up to S$2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to three months.
Dr Lam noted that Singapore’s clampdown comes just a week after France announced that it would no longer allow the riding of e-scooters on its pavements following hundreds of e-scooter-related incidents, including several deaths.
“Cities have allowed the use of such devices on footpaths as they are non-pollutive, inexpensive and, if properly used, convenient for short intra-town travels. We expected the co-sharing of footpaths to be challenging but were hopeful that with public education, PMD users would be gracious and responsible. Unfortunately, this was not so,” he added.
In Singapore’s case, Dr Lam said there had been “more severe” accidents, including a fatal one involving a cyclist in September. He added that many riders have themselves suffered severe injuries, including a few who had lost their lives. -/TISG
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As I predicted. Also prices will eventually drop to $69 with very few takers. Sibei Song ah!“Panic selling” of e-scooters after notice of permanent ban
Following the ban, the number of listings on e-scooters shot up on Carousell with people eager to divest themselves of the mobility device
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has prohibited all electric scooters (e-scooters) from public footpaths. The ban will take effect beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, and will only be allowed on cycling and park connector network paths.
The announcement was made by Senior Minister of State for Transport Lam Pin Min in Parliament on Monday (Nov 4).
Dr Lam said that while the government has exerted substantive efforts in promoting the safe use of PMDs, irresponsible and careless riders who use non-compliant devices continue to ply the major thoroughfares and ride without care.
Singapore’s ban shows how the government has to adapt and form new rules as new innovations such as e–scooters and e-bikesthreaten to disrupt urban transportation which authorities are used to regulating for decades.
“Panic” selling?
Following the ban, the number of listings on e-scooters shot up on Carousell. People are selling their PMDs in haste either to evade the penalties of riding on non-compliant e-scooters or to immediately make money from something that will lead them to jail or to accidents.
Time to adjust
To allow e-scooter users time to adjust to said ban, LTA is giving a grace period from Nov. 5 to Dec. 31. During this time, people caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will be issued warnings.
From Jan. 1, 2020, all users caught riding e-scooters on public footpaths will face fines of up to S$2,000 and/or imprisonment of up to three months.
Dr Lam noted that Singapore’s clampdown comes just a week after France announced that it would no longer allow the riding of e-scooters on its pavements following hundreds of e-scooter-related incidents, including several deaths.
“Cities have allowed the use of such devices on footpaths as they are non-pollutive, inexpensive and, if properly used, convenient for short intra-town travels. We expected the co-sharing of footpaths to be challenging but were hopeful that with public education, PMD users would be gracious and responsible. Unfortunately, this was not so,” he added.
In Singapore’s case, Dr Lam said there had been “more severe” accidents, including a fatal one involving a cyclist in September. He added that many riders have themselves suffered severe injuries, including a few who had lost their lives. -/TISG
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The food delivery guys will just have to find other means of transport to deliver the food. Cycling is good for their physical health but but they will have to prepare more late vouchers.
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Yes, the only type of nehs and shitskins that we should import are these types. Pick up food from homes or food outlets, deliver the food and collect back empty food containers. I believe it's called tiffin service.
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We should ask how many sinkie bros here own PMDs. And we promise to not laugh at them.
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This will be reverse when PMD become a norm in the West. SINKapore is not an innovator but a copycat.
They will have to change to MANUAL bicycles...
I would argue that manual bicycles should be BANNED from footpaths as well! Footpaths are as the name suggest for people ON FOOT!
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You should ask how many of us are using Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) instead.
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Haha yeah, most of us are old farts.
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Luckily my ride is a GT Avalanche 2.0
It's good to see all these PMDs banned on footpath
These speed demons should ride it on the road since they are not afraid to die
It's good to see all these PMDs banned on footpath
These speed demons should ride it on the road since they are not afraid to die
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how about renaming it foodpath in order to let food delivery services thrive?
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We should ask how many sinkie bros here own PMDs. And we promise to not laugh at them.
I have two PMDs and they are a joy to ride and have saved me a ton of money.
I intend to upgrade to a Dualtron Thunder after Xmas this year in order to get better range as I am currently restricted to 70km max. The Dualtron has a range of 110km which will be perfect for an inter-city commute.
The ban in Singapore is definitely temporary as it is only a matter of time before the authorities realise that the rest of the world is moving ahead while Singapore is stuck in the past.
Cars and cities were never a good mix to begin with and as more and more cities ban cars from the streets the PMD will become the de facto mode of transport.
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