Scooter headaches on Sea Point Promenade

THE increase in the use of e-scooters on the Sea Point Promenade has raised concerns among locals, labelling it as an “accident waiting to happen”.

- TAURIQ HASSEN

BICYCLES and e-scooters are permitted on the Sea Point Promenade, says ward councillor Nicola Jowell.

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Reckless riding, high speeds, and no helmets or safety equipment are among the list of concerns streaming in, causing a stir on social media.

Rachel Marsden was visiting the promenade recently, watching over her children, when a scooter came speeding towards them. Fortunately, the rider regained control of the racing scooter, avoiding a crash.

“The person was trying to cut somebody off who was busy riding on the paving area, but then shot across the grassed area, and the tyres could not grip, but he controlled it just in time, otherwise he would have crashed into the kids,” she said.

“He sped off laughing, but does not realise that it could have been so much more serious.”