Electric scooter and e-bike commuting - I ditched my subway commute
electric scooter and e-bike commuting
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- I ditched my commute on public transport to travel by electric scooter and e-bike instead.
- The engine-less quietness of the electric scooter made me feel like I was flying through traffic.
- But I missed the intimate hustle and bustle of commuting by subway and bus.
The French have a succinct expression for the daily grind: métro, boulot, dodo, which translates roughly as commute, work, sleep—as such, enjoying one's commute makes the grind that bit easier.
I love the intimate hustle and bustle of commuting on public transport: exchanging glances with strangers, awkward-but-warm smiles, and even the not-so-rare bumping of shoulders. For me, it's part and parcel of city life.
What I don't like is the cost. Monthly travel passes for London's subway and bus network set me back close to £1,650 ($2,000) a year.
So I decided to test out electrified two-wheel alternatives.
E-bike
A side photo of the ADO DECE 300 electric bike.
I enjoy exploring London by bike, but motivation is crucial. It's easy to look outside at the rain and decide not to take the two-wheeler.
I thought an electric bike would provide a necessary motivation boost on cold, wet days, so I tried out the ADO DECE 300, which retails at price €1,699.
