E-scooters

I write in regard to your double page article concerning the pros and cons of E-scooters.

I am struggling to see a difference between the use of E-scooters and bicycles, in fact when comparing the two I believe the bicycle comes off worse.

E-Scooters are limited to 15 mph, bikes are not and can be taken up to considerable speeds.

E-Scooters have built-in lights; bicycles are more often used in the dark with no lights at all.

E-scooters have to be insured, bikes do not.

E-Scooters have to be manually propelled to start, e-bikes also need to be pedalled to start and can then be put into electric mode therefore there’s no need to pedal.

Neither has indicators although the more expensive scooters do have them.

A cycle rider can also be prosecuted for riding while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and have their driving licence endorsed.

Most if not all issues raised concerning E-Scooters have previously been aimed at cyclists: riding on pavements, going too fast, riding through red traffic lights, two or more people on one, and displaying no lights, the list is very long.

I fail to understand why private e-scooters are illegal when all the issues have previously been aimed at cyclists, and ignored, yet cyclists ride with total impunity, while E-scooters are illegal.

Does not make sense.

Chris Folkard Lennox Road South Southsea

Most if not all issues raised concerning E-Scooters have previously been aimed at cyclists CHRIS FOLKARD