GREEN TRANSPORT – THE USAGE OF ELECTRIC SCOOTER FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN TOWNS

Abstract

In recent years, we are seeing more and more scooters powered by an electric motor on the roads. They flooded the streets of every city and town. They have become extremely popular among children and adults. Their multiplicity raises many questions, comparisons, doubts and challenges. The aim of the paper is to answer the four research questions: 1. How long does one rechargeable scooter battery last? 2. Which (European) countries prohibit the use of electric scooters? 3. Will electric roadways reduce traffic jams? 4. What are the rental possibilities of electric scooters in Slovenia? The data will be obtained through desktop research. For collecting data, we will use the internet resources. We found out that in Slovenia there still exist unspecified regulations for driving/using the electric scooter. On the other hand, in Germany, the users of electric scooters should respect very strict state regulations for driving the electric scooter.