I commend
the civic-minded students who gave chase to a hit -and -run e-scooter rider as
reported in “ITE students chase AMK hit-and-run e-scooterist” (The New Paper,
April 20)
Numerous people, young to old, have been
injured in such incidents.
And it is
most disturbing is that these e-bikers are not taking responsibility. Many of
them do not properly control their devices or slowing down when there are people
walking around.
It is also
not uncommon for e-scooter riders to suddenly whizz past people waiting at bus
stops.
I myself
was almost knocked down by e-scooter riders on two occasions.
Besides
causing much distress to the accident victims and their families, the resources
of the hospitals and the police are being unnecessarily stretched.
If stern action is not taken to stop this
menace from maiming and killing innocent road users, our roads will no longer
be safe.
While it
may be convenient for e-scooterists to use such devices, it is most
inconvenient and dangerous to other road users.
I therefore urge the authorities to
consider imposing a total ban on e-scooters.
RAYMOND ANTHONY FERNANDO
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