December 18th, 2020
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People were buying electric bikes and scooters long before the pandemic. Some saw them as a cheap and reliable way to reach the office. Others wanted a vehicle that could take them to the nearest park, supermarket or brunch-time meet-up. The coronavirus outbreak has been a catalyst for the industry, though. At first, when so many countries were imposing strict lockdowns, people wanted a way to safely exercise outdoors. Then, as these restrictions began to ease, citizens sought new ways to move around for work, pleasure, or completing errands that would minimize their contact with other people. For many, the obvious answer was a small electric vehicle.