Don't own an escooter but I appreciate the gap they're filling in the lack of public transport in places interesting read here, and the mention (end) about infrastructure (poor surfaces, lack of bike lanes) playing an important part is definitely overlooked here https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2026/0725/1584858-do-tougher-e-scooter-laws-work-what-the-evidence-says/