Lime e-scooter in Brisbane nearly caused accident

[weeds]

Someone was nearing the work car park and noticed two girls in very short shorts bending over and seemed to be having a problem with an e-scooter

Driver looks up, slams on breaks and pulls up millimeters from car in front.....

Swing around to carpark and one of the girls had stacked their scooter and had grazed her knee......like to you really need to bend over at the hips to look.

[p38arover]

So, are you OK, Kelvin?

:ttiwwp:

:rulez:

[weeds]

Heart rate has returned to normal.

[cuppabillytea]

So, are you OK, Kelvin?

:ttiwwp:

:rulez:
You need a note from your Doctor first.

[Saitch]

Stiff neck perhaps?

[trog]

So the helmet should really be for the driver , not the scoot rider 🤔

[weeds]

So the helmet should really be for the driver , not the scoot rider [emoji848]

Bull bar.....fitted

[86mud]

My office is in Southbank (Grey Street) and I see this stupid things all the time...someone is (if not already) going to be seriously injured or killed.

I just about got knocked from behind as I was walking up the footpath. These scooters can do a fair rate of knots and combined with people who have no idea how to ride them, it's a reciepe for disaster.

Not to mention that users just dump them anywhere.

what a stupid idea

ok. i'll go back to work now

[weeds]

My office is in Southbank (Grey Street) and I see this stupid things all the time...someone is (if not already) going to be seriously injured or killed.

I just about got knocked from behind as I was walking up the footpath. These scooters can do a fair rate of knots and combined with people who have no idea how to ride them, it's a reciepe for disaster.

Not to mention that users just dump them anywhere.

what a stupid idea

ok. i'll go back to work now

You might have seen me on one today given you’re just around the corner

Agree there are going to be some by-standers injured along with riders....yes they go fast and with both pedestrian and rider being unpredictable it’s a recipe for disaster

I haven’t seen any dumped, they seem to get parked up against building or mostly out of the way.

Although I’m very surprised they have been given the Lime ‘Green’ Light

[V8Ian]

These scoorers must have a short range, I haven't seen any around Ippy. [bigwhistle]

[trog]

Be a trend setter and get one for your exclusive usage

[3toes]

Attempting to introduce in U.K. however have a problem that rules are can only be driven on private land. Ride them off private land and police will fine you as the vehicle is not registered and insured

[Ranga]

someone is (if not already) going to be seriously injured or killed.

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[ramblingboy42]

I must be living a very sheltered life.

Until now I have never heard of a lime scooter and it seems lots have...taken for granted.

Is it a city thing? In which case I will never see one , I don't go near the city.

If it's like those pushbikes every one leaves all over the gold coast I can understand them being left everywhere. Quite disgusting actually.

[weeds]

I went for another boom today.....had a work brunch.

The one I had going there got me upto 26km/hr than I discovered the brakes weren’t very effective. Adjusted them at the lights than was back flat out. My workers got a laugh when I pulled up.

The return journey wasn’t overly exciting

[V8Ian]

Be a trend setter and get one for your exclusive usage
Ideal to zip up the Warego at 4:30 am, on the way to work.[biggrin]

[weeds]

About to terrorize pedestrians......going to grab one to transport me to Plasma Donation at Red Cross.......

Hopefully it’s a safe journey and I don’t need to receive blood.

[weeds]

Got back to work safely....didn’t appear to annoy any pedestrians.

One lady did suggest I should do the chin strap up on my helmet....

Oh had working brakes on both scooters today.

[trog]

Got back to work safely....didn’t appear to annoy any pedestrians.

One lady did suggest I should do the chin strap up on my helmet....

Oh had working brakes on both scooters today.

Next time pretend you are somewhere that doesn’t have a helmet requirement.

[DeanoH]

I must be living a very sheltered life.

Until now I have never heard of a lime scooter and it seems lots have...taken for granted.

Is it a city thing? In which case I will never see one , I don't go near the city.

If it's like those pushbikes every one leaves all over the gold coast I can understand them being left everywhere. Quite disgusting actually.


X2


I live in the bush (rapidly becoming urban fringe) and have absolutely NFI what this thread is about.

Ignorance is bliss :)

Deano :)

[Saitch]

I must be living a very sheltered life.

Until now I have never heard of a lime scooter and it seems lots have...taken for granted.

Is it a city thing? In which case I will never see one , I don't go near the city.

If it's like those pushbikes every one leaves all over the gold coast I can understand them being left everywhere. Quite disgusting actually.

Thanks for this post. I was feeling as though I should get out more. (Only for about .0000001 of a nano second, mind) [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Pity they don't have them in Dayboro, they'd come in handy if one accidentally had a pot too many, at the Crown. [bigrolf]

[Ranga]

'twas only a matter of time.

Man charged with drink driving on a scooter, Fortitude Valley - Queensland Police News (https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/blog/2019/01/15/man-charged-with-drink-driving-on-a-scooter-fortitude-valley/)

[V8Ian]

Police would like to remind those who choose to ride personal mobility devices, such as electronic scooters, that drink driving laws apply,

Do electric wheelchairs and invalid scooters have exemptions?

[trog]

Police would like to remind those who choose to ride personal mobility devices, such as electronic scooters, that drink driving laws apply,

Do electric wheelchairs and invalid scooters have exemptions?

I have asked that several times. Also should they not require safety equipment such as helmets or seat belts ?

[Saitch]

A bloke in an electric wheel chair got done at Redcliffe 40 odd years ago. He was a paraplegic who enjoyed life, sometimes a wee bit too much[biggrin]
A nice bloke, as well.

[V8Ian]

A bloke in an electric wheel chair got done at Redcliffe 40 odd years ago. He was a paraplegic who enjoyed life, sometimes a wee bit too much[biggrin]
A nice bloke, as well.
A paralytic paraplegic eh? I bet he couldn't walk a straight line.

[weeds]

About to terrorize the punters

[weeds]

The punters seemed happy with me hooning across town....although I must have ended my journey is a restricted area...had to move up Edward St a little more

[trog]

Like bicycles , I many a countries helmets are only recommended, according to the web ?

[trog]

About to terrorize the punters

Have you anything to do with the scooter run from the valley to Wynnum , that I keep hearing about ?

[weeds]

Bloody stupid scooters......

I either went into an exclusion zone or it was faulty....kept alarming when I was near the mall and shut down twice

I’m thinking the operator have had to tighten up the sensitivity near the exclusion zones.

Will have to suss out a different route back to the office.

[V8Ian]

Bloody stupid scooters......

I either went into an exclusion zone or it was faulty....kept alarming when I was near the mall and shut down twice

I’m thinking the operator have had to tighten up the sensitivity near the exclusion zones.

Will have to suss out a different route back to the office.
Or alternatively, don't go back. [biggrin]

[weeds]

Or alternatively, don't go back. [biggrin]

Boss might not be happy.

[weeds]

The route home worked well, avoided the edges of the exclusion zones and scooter was at 100%.....cheapest journey to date @ $2.40

[1950landy]

I spotted two abandoned on Milton Rd the other evening opposite were the tennis courts are just laying on the foot path, I could not see anyone around. The nearest person was in the play ground & that is set back well off the road & at least one house block from were they were laying. [bighmmm]

[weeds]

I spotted two abandoned on Milton Rd the other evening opposite were the tennis courts are just laying on the foot path, I could not see anyone around. The nearest person was in the play ground & that is set back well off the road & at least one house block from were they were laying. [bighmmm]

Yeah sure there are undesirable around and given the system puts 100% faith in the public its going the be smooth sailing. Suppose they are punting on hire income is more than damage sustained. I’m assuming if the GPS system is still functioning than a juicer will collect it.

I haven’t seen any mis use or damage in the CBD.

[Homestar]

Wish other Cities had the balls to allow these. Melbourne is so risk averse they wouldn’t even consider them. Hopefully over time the early adopters can show it can work and others will catch on.

Keep us updated on your rides Weeds, I like reading about them. 👍

[weeds]

There are reports of some really bad accidents on the scooters.....

I’m pretty careful and to date no close calls.

It was a giggle watching two girls dinking each other on the one scooter...a guy walks out of a shop diagonally across the front on them wearing a big set of headphone, how the girls managed to avoid him avoid him I have no idea...guy didn’t even realise...he than stepped onto the road and got beeped by a car for j walking.

Quite a site.

[trog]

Wish other Cities had the balls to allow these. Melbourne is so risk averse they wouldn’t even consider them. Hopefully over time the early adopters can show it can work and others will catch on.

Keep us updated on your rides Weeds, I like reading about them. 👍

Saw a couple ridthem in Malvern a few weeks ago. Yeah we are all expected to cover up in bubble wrap and a myriad of other helmets and pads , but these two had no helmets and the cops drove by without giving them a look. Guess if this is legal in other countries .....

[scarry]

Ideal to zip up the Warego at 4:30 am, on the way to work.[biggrin]

But if for whatever reason you want to zip up the Cunningham,be careful around Purga,or your pic maybe taken[thumbsupbig][bigsad]

[V8Ian]

But if for whatever reason you want to zip up the Cunningham,be careful around Purga,or your pic maybe taken[thumbsupbig][bigsad]
That one still there? It was in the 80 at Blacksoil for ages.

[scarry]

Unfortunately it was still there at 3.51 am Sunday two weeks ago....[bigsad]

No i wasn't at the wheel[biggrin]

[weeds]

Grrrrr

Firstly there were no scooters around my work when I needed to head to the blood bank....had to walk 500m or more

Secondly the go slow mode they have programmed is annoying......I use bike lanes in the road where I can but the gps thinks I’m in the footpath. When your doing 26km/hr rubbing shoulders with buses (rubbin Racin isn’t it) and you suddenly loose power on the road is frustrating

Same issue earlier this week when I had to get my visa....

[Ancient Mariner]

Lime scooter injuries revealed by Brisbane doctors (https://au.news.yahoo.com/life-changing-injuries-true-extent-lime-scooter-accidents-revealed-105915168.html)

[weeds]

Lime scooter injuries revealed by Brisbane doctors (https://au.news.yahoo.com/life-changing-injuries-true-extent-lime-scooter-accidents-revealed-105915168.html)

Yep fully predicted some big bingles......

[Homestar]

Well that pretty much seals the deal for them not to come to Melbourne....

[Homestar]

Listening to the radio today they were talking to the head honcho from Lime about getting up and running in Melbourne. Port Phillip Council are interested and in talks but Melbourne City Council won’t even talk to Lime about the possibility which is a bit of a ****...

[V8Ian]

I'm still chuckling at the vision of Baz zipping over the Pine, on his way to D Bay, on a Lime.[bigrolf]