Scooters
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL could be about to put a stop to the hot new trend of micro-scooters on Cornmarket Street. The council are to seek advice from John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister and environment supremo, to determine how the law stands on non-motorised scooters in the pedestrianised areas of Oxford City centre.
The public however seem sad at the prospect of losing these zappy little steel machines, and many believe that, if micro-scooters are banned, possibly all wheels including shopping trolleys and wheelchairs should also be made to go.
Micro-scooter owner, Jonathan Sacerdoti of Balliol college is angry at the prospect, as he bought his micro-scooter because he "found it easier to get around Oxford's ridiculously over-pedestrianised roads" and believes them to be less dangerous than bicycycles, as riders are in a better position to jump off. He also says he's never had a micro-scooter accident, or hit anyone.
Some people are however delighted by the news. One micro-scooter hater said, "I think it's a really good idea. I was almost run over by one the other day, so I can't stand the stupid things!"
Shop managers of Cornmarket Street are not too concerned by the news.
The assistant manager of Laura Ashley says she doesn't think any of her customers are micro-scooter users, although claims she'd like to see some of them on one.
Micro-scooter providers, Free Spirit, located on Cornmarket itself, don't think any ruling against micro-scooters will have a great effect on sales. According to Assistant Manager Ian Campbell, "It'll be interesting to see what kind of sign they'll put up. I wonder who's going to draw one of a micro-scooter".
9th Nov 2000