Another morning, another report of a #dockless #scooter blocking the sidewalk. I’m told they get fined if they don’t fix quickly

#earlyshiftcommutefoxcount: 2

#docklessbikesremovedfromthepavement: 3

Whilst by many standards the dockless hire bike schemes (esp in London) have been a great success, I do wonder whether the downsides for sight & mobility impaired people are worth it. We're asking them to compromise on safe pavements for other's convenience.

For the time being, we'll just need more of us willing to move them out of the way when we see them.

#dockless #bikes #pavements

#escooters #dockless #gigEconomyMustDie

"The study concludes that dockless scooters generally produce more greenhouse-gas emissions per passenger mile than a standard diesel bus with high ridership, an electric moped, an electric bicycle, a bicycle—or, of course, a walk."

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614050/electric-scooters-arent-so-climate-friendly-after-all-lime-bird/

Cool idea for #openhardware community based #dockless #bikeshare ! [German text]

https://radforschung.org/log/bikesharing-selbstgemacht/