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Otago Daily Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Seated scooters on city streets
Photo: Gerard O'Brien More Flamingos have flocked to Dunedin, as seated electric scooters, like the one seen here, join the city's fleet. Flamingo co-founder Nick Hyland said 20 seated scooters were permanently introduced to Dunedin earlier this month, with more on the way. "Seated scooters offer a more comfortable option for people who may not be able to stand for long periods, or who simply prefer a seated ride." Feedback so far had been "really positive" — people liked the comfort and flexibility, he said. "It's all about giving people more choice in how they get around the city safely and sustainably. The seated scooters were already in Auckland and Palmerston North.
Otago Daily Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Time to take a seat
Photo: Gerard O'Brien More Flamingos have flocked to Dunedin, as seated electric scooters, like the one seen here, join the city's fleet. Flamingo co-founder Nick Hyland said 20 seated scooters were permanently introduced to Dunedin earlier this month, with more on the way. "Seated scooters offer a more comfortable option for people who may not be able to stand for long periods, or who simply prefer a seated ride." Feedback so far had been "really positive" — people liked the comfort and flexibility, he said. "It's all about giving people more choice in how they get around the city safely and sustainably. The seated scooters were already in Auckland and Palmerston North.
