25-06-2021, 11:05 AM
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Re: e-Scooters
Originally Posted by Dachs
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Lots of problems in Germany as well such as accidents and more than 500 e-scooters having been dumped in the Rhine (river) near Cologne alone where the batteries are polluting the water with chemicals. Recovery is thought to be too costly...
I didn't know about that problem, though. You're almost as bad as we are!
25-06-2021, 11:08 AM
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Re: e-Scooters
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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I don't want to see drones in our cities full stop. The world is turning into a truly creepy place and Britain is turning into a big brother reality.e scooters should just carry registration plates as should pushbikes. Any vehicle that goes on the road should be identifiable, particularly if the same vehicle mounts the pavement. I'm sick of all the arguments that it will put people off using such modes of transport. Let them walk if they do not want to have a reg plate.
25-06-2021, 11:08 AM
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Re: e-Scooters
Originally Posted by JBR
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Perhaps as crime continues to increase, that will happen. Perhaps before lasers there might be indelible paint sprays to identify people.
25-06-2021, 03:02 PM
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Re: e-Scooters
Originally Posted by JBR
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But you're German!
Certainly not and since my information is for English readers I'll use English throughout which includes using an English version for a German geographical term if there is one. Rhine is not the only example. I'd also use Nuremberg for you.
26-06-2021, 09:11 AM
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Re: e-Scooters
Originally Posted by Dachs
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True but would you like me to write in German here?Certainly not and since my information is for English readers I'll use English throughout which includes using an English version for a German geographical term if there is one. Rhine is not the only example. I'd also use Nuremberg for you.
It would be interesting to see the response - or lack of it if we non native English speakers wrote in our own language.
26-06-2021, 10:28 AM
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Re: e-Scooters
They're very popular here too. My grandsons each have one, but with strict instructions on usage. They're very aware of the potential risks to others, but that possibly comes from having a disabled gran and great gran.The big problem here are the rental e-scooters in towns and cities. Many people use them without taking any consideration for traffic rules or other people. They're left anywhere and create hazards especially for people with sight loss, I've lost count of the times mum has almost gone a... over t.. because of e-scooters just left lying around on the pavement. And as elsewhere they're dumped in rivers and lakes creating potential environmental hazards.
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