In today’s dynamic world, where congested cities bring transport challenges, electric scooters are becoming an increasingly attractive means of urban mobility. There is growing interest in emission-free, electric-powered vehicles as a quick way to get around the city while remaining non-polluting. These include electric scooters, characterised by a total reduction of exhaust fumes and very low running costs. Studies carried out on the impact of electric scooters on urban transport and user comfort confirm the widespread advantages and benefits.
Reducing pollution and CO2 emissions
Electric scooters have a significant impact on reducing pollution and carbon dioxide emissions in cities. Compared to internal combustion vehicles, electric scooters do not emit harmful gases, which contributes to improving air quality in urban areas. This is extremely important in the context of the growing problem of SMOG, which is harmful to the respiratory system of inhabitants of larger cities. Ecological solutions such as electric vehicles reduce overall emissions, which in the long term leads to improved air quality. By opting for electric scooters, the carbon footprint can be reduced.
Reducing traffic jams and congestion
Electric scooters make it possible to move quickly through congested city streets. Using this means of transport helps to reduce traffic congestion, which in turn improves traffic flow. It is also a way to save time every day. By avoiding traffic jams, users of electric scooters can reach their destination more quickly. This is particularly important in the context of Poland’s increasingly congested major cities. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2023 report, up to 107 hours are lost annually in city centre traffic jams! By switching to a unicycle, you can contribute to reducing city congestion and improving traffic flow.
Poland’s most congested cities according to TomTom Traffic Index 2023 study
The most congested city centre | Time to cover 10 km in 2023 | Time lost in traffic in 2023 |
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Wrocław | 24 minutes 40 seconds | 107 hours |
Łódź | 22 minutes 10 seconds | 94 hours |
Kraków | 21 minutes 30 seconds | 97 hours |
Szczecin | 20 minutes 20 seconds | 68 hours |
Warszawa | 20 minutes 20 seconds | 96 hours |
Bydgoszcz | 19 minutes 20 seconds | 77 hours |
Poznań | 18 minutes 50 seconds | 72 hours |
Flexibility and compact design
Electric scooters are more and more frequently chosen because of their flexibility. This is influenced, among other things, by the ease of parking almost anywhere, including in the congested centres of large cities. In terms of parking, electric scooters are becoming truly revolutionary. Their small size allows them to easily find parking spaces where traditional vehicles might have difficulty. This is undoubtedly a benefit, especially in densely populated urban areas where parking space is often in short supply. An additional benefit is that parking in paid zones is free for single-track users in most cities.
Electric scooters also do not take up much space in the garage, so they are the perfect answer to the need for an additional compact means of transport in the household. Quickly recharging the battery at a regular electrical outlet allows the scooter to be recharged at the job site for longer distance commuting. Their compact design makes them the perfect means of transport for those looking for an efficient and economical solution for everyday journeys around town.