[TylerE]

Is “one week of electric scooter rental in Bucharest” the new world currency?

[jimmcslim]

‘Mobile phone minutes’ were a common medium of exchange in parts of Africa (Kenya?) for a while (and maybe still is?)... mobility is also another commonly desirable service, so sure, why not?

[tomca32]

Yup, it still is. Lots of that in eastern parts of Africa like Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda. I'm sure cell service providers are pretty happy with it since it turned them into banks.

[nnq]

...only if in the sense that money can get you killed :) Drivers aren't that friendly and attentive :P

[oblio]

If it is, be careful. It's scary riding electric scooters (or bikes) in Bucharest! :-)

[wastedhours]

Yeah, you couldn't pay me to ride a bike or scooter around Bucharest!