ExiRide e-scooter company provide an outstanding e-scooter service that will revolutionize the world of commuting forever.

Even with the hope and assumption that COVID-19 will be under control eventually, we can expect that some things will never be the same. For instance, the way we view commuting. Avoiding crowded trains and stations will likely be preferred for a long time to come, and people will increasingly seek alternative solutions to get to work.

Electric scooters have already proven to be very poplar, environmentally friendly, affordable, and socially distanced public-transport substitute for commuters worldwide. The global electric scooter market size was estimated at 18.6 billion in 2019 and it keeps on rising with each day.

1. Money Saving
Once you’ve got over the initial outlay of an e-scooter (expect to part with between £250 and £700 for a decent one), you’ll start to reap the financial rewards of avoiding public transport and taxis. Even at the cheaper end of the e-scooter price bracket, you’ll find that many can manage around 20 – miles on a single charge.

Granted, the top speed will likely be limited to a relative fast 15-13mph, but it remains a quick way of covering a good amount of ground without having to reach into your pocket or deal with traffic jams. Even if you only replace a tube or bus journey and then fold your scooter down for the main train journey, you’ll save hundreds of pounds over the course of a year.

2. Can be Easily Stored Anywhere
With Global statistics claiming that 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas by the year 2050, it’s highly likely we will have to accept that not many of us will be blessed with a double garage (or even a shed for that matter), so being able to store a mode of transport in a small flat is a real boon.

Our most current ExiRide e-scooters can easily be folded fairly flat, with a quick release mechanism that sees the handlebars fold backwards and clip onto the main deck, allowing the user to carry the scooter by its main handlebar stem.

The ExiRide Phantom, for example, comes complete with recycled packaging that doubles-up as a handy storage and charging station for the scooter itself. This way, it can be folded and stored upright against a wall, drastically reducing its already teeny tiny footprint.

3. It’s Eco Friendly
There has been some debate about the eco-friendliness of an e-scooter, with one study claiming that they aren’t as green as other forms of transport, like cycling, walking and some forms of public transport.

But according to the very same paper, scooters produce about half the emissions of a standard automobile, at around 200 grams of carbon dioxide per mile compared with nearly 415 of a car. So, an e-scooter trumps taking a taxi or Uber every time, and if it replaces personal car ownership, it’s taking a huge chunk of emissions out of the atmosphere year on year.

4. It Helps Your Blood Circulation and Posture Better Than Sitting
Ok, so if you really want to get fit, we would advise you start cycling, walking or running to work but if, like us, you simply can’t be bothered, an e-scooter at least provides more of a workout than slumping into a train seat or tucking into a Greggs pasty while driving.

Riding an e-scooter requires a degree of balance, which in turn requires your core and leg muscles to activate and stabilise things. Plus, folding one down and walking it up a few flights of stairs is more of a workout than just trudging up them. Oh, and it’s hard to eat a pasty while riding an e-scooter.

5. There is Very Little Maintenance
Compared to a car, an e-scooter is a dream to live with, but even pitched up against eBikes and other environmentally-friendly forms of transport, an e-scooter requires very little maintenance. Clean it every once in a while, make sure the batteries are charged and keep an eye on tyre pressures… these are really the only key things to ensure the smooth running of your daily commute.

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