The 'Link' Scooter System is designed as a modular transport solution that can be retrofitted to existing Streetscape Smart Poles.
It allows users to hire a small lightweight electronic scooter from a hub and ride to the desired destination and then return the scooter to another hub, where it is recharged.
(via UniqueDaily)
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I don't see this ever being adopted by any city, at least in Australia.
In most states this sort of vehicle (IE: powered with no brakes, lights or turn indicators) cannot be registered nor can it be ridden unlicensed.
Hi there,
We’ve noticed this product concept from the 2009 Australian Design Award-James Dyson Award has caught your interest and we wanted to say thank you for the write up.
Just to give you a quick update, this project is now one of thirteen Australian product concepts that have made it through into the global James Dyson Award- a competition that spans 21 countries to identify the best young inventors from around the world. From 16 June – 12 July 2009, your readers can vote for this project or another entry in the James Dyson Award on www.jamesdysonaward.org. FYI- From each country, the project which receives the most votes will get an automatic entry as a shortlist and the chance to win the grand prize of £10,000 for themselves and another £10,000 for their university!
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