Over the last year and a quarter, I've been spending a lot more time getting around on my electric scooter than in a car, and I've honestly found a few interesting things.

First off, you just notice a lot more of what's around you when you're going 15-20 mph out in the open on a scooter than 35-45 mph with the windows up, the AC blasting and the radio on in a car. You see and hear a lot more. I've found more neat little places and just enjoyed getting around a lot more on 2 wheels than 4.

You also get a much better feel for an area when you're not in a car. You see the life around you, people going about their little daily things. It's less lonely. And you get more of the little human interactions that happen when you're doing things like waiting for a crosswalk light or just stopped here or there. That and a surprising number of people ask me about the scooter. How fast is it, how far can it go, etc. All interactions I'd never have if I were just driving around everywhere.

It's also cheaper. I've ridden over 1200mi in the time I've had my scooter, the total cost of doing that on my scooter has been virtually nothing compared to what it cost just to own a car for that same period of time, even if I never drove it anywhere.

Overall, I've really enjoyed my time as a rider since I got my scooter. Its been fun and even with needing to get a new tire I've saved a ton of money with not having to drive a car everywhere. Now I just hope our backward ass laws over here in the US don't make things like scooters and e-bikes illegal, or effectively useless. They're heading in that direction in some places and that sucks.