[vaughanb]

Surely a large part of the problem is thinking it's OK to leave the the hire scooters on public property wherever is convenient for the customer. Can't wait for the flying-vehicle startup.

It's another tragedy of the common.

BTW "sidewalks" are also known as "footpaths" and "roads" as "carriageways" in countries that speak British English.

[coatmatter]

Just like "free" car parking, but to a much smaller scale.