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Phoenix666 [soylentnews.org] writes:

BBC [bbc.co.uk]:

E-scooters should be legalised on roads but riding on pavements should be prohibited, the Transport Committee of MPs has said.

Currently, privately-owned e-scooters are banned to use in the UK anywhere except on private land.

The committee argues the vehicles, which usually travel 9-15mph, could offer a green alternative to the car.

Official trials of rented e-scooters have already been announced in some places in England.

What does it mean when a government voices concern about climate change but bans non-fossil fuel burning transportation?

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