Public concern is growing over the safety of rental electric buggies, bikes, and scooters at recreational spots in Penang following reports of reckless behavior and a recent accident that injured a family.
POTENTIAL accidents from rental electric buggies, bikes and scooters at public recreational spots in Penang are causing worry among some folk. They said safety was mostly determined by user behaviour as this activity was operating in a grey area.
Adults are spotted riding while holding children on their laps and there are children manoeuvring through crowded, dimly lit paths at night. Housewife Sherine Lim, 48, a regular jogger, said she had witnessed several near-misses in recent months.
“The pathways are not very wide and sometimes the scooters suddenly appear beside you without warning. “It is especially risky for elderly people and children,” she said. Visitor Aisyah, 34, said she worried about the growing number of these vehicles, especially during the weekend and school holidays.
“Some vehicles move quite fast and there are times when children are operating them without proper supervision,” she said. Sales executive Jeremy Tan, 41, said the situation had worsened over the past year as more operators appeared.
“I once saw a buggy nearly crash into an elderly couple after the teen driver failed to slow down,” he said. Safety is in the spotlight after an April 26 accident at Persiaran Karpal Singh due to alleged brake failure. A 33-year-old man sustained a broken finger, his wife suffered internal injuries while their three-year-old daughter had a gash on her forehead. Penang Island City Council subsequently issued an order to halt activities pending an investigation.
Checks found that the operator of the vehicle involved in the accident had been licensed since April 10 but had breached conditions.
“We have issued a letter seeking an explanation,” he said, adding that Gurney Bay is managed by Chief Minister Incorporated. “These activities are meant to support family-friendly spaces. She said complaints of speeding and accidents had been raised before and reported to the city council.
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