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Daily Discussion Thread: Mon 02 Oct 2023 (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by bot001@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] bull@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know I've mentioned them a few times lately but these neuron rental scooters have completely changed my view on living in Docklands. I don't tend to get out and walk much but these things are getting me outside more. The beauty of the rental over being something I own is that I don't need to worry about it if I want to stop somewhere. If someone else takes it I can always find another nearby or walk or get on a tram.

I would love my own that's a liiiiittle quicker but I'll take a 20kph top speed over not stressing that it'll get stolen.

If I moved out to a suburb or town I'd consider buying a nice quick one though even just for recreation.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

cheaper than a car, don't need to buy petrol or spend time and money on maintenance, insurance or parking

down side is not being able to transport things

[–] bull@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Or go very far. I do love me a random road trip. Visiting my family out in Melton would be an ordeal too.

I did just transport a bag of groceries from Woolies back to my apartment though. There was milk in there and Docklands has very fashionable cobblestone 'features' at the ends of some streets so now I have milkshake.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago

I would not like to ride something small on the big streets. 😬

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago

I know a very a good orthopaedic surgeon if you ever need one.