NEW YORK, Aug 2 — Long associated with narrow, cobbled streets in Europe and congested Asian megacities, scooters are now becoming a common sight in car-loving America as commuters shun public transport because of the coronavirus pandemic. New Yorkers turned to the turquoise-blue rental mopeds of...
In this file photo a Revel ridesharing moped is seen parked in midtown New York City July 28, 2020. — AFP pic
“I decided a few months ago during all this craziness to start running a scooter,” said 30-year-old Alan Taledia, who bought a 150 cc Vespa. Andrew Hadjiminas — president of a Vespa, Piaggio, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi retailer in Brooklyn — says the store has sold more than 200 vehicles in the last three months.“As people start to think about their commute and mobility during and after this pandemic, they are searching for ways to get around that are safe and fun,” Hadjiminas added.
Revel, which has done much to popularise mopeds, paused its New York services this week following the deaths of two riders, including a 26-year-old CBS reporter, in separate crashes. The company requires that users have a valid driver’s license to book a moped, but doesn’t ask them to take a test.
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