Save gas, save parking charges, and have fun on a scooter

Step 4 A couple of last thoughts

Before I bought my Vespa last spring, I was vascillating between a 50cc and a 150cc scoot. Where I live, the 50cc licensing requirements are much less stringent, but you can't ride on highways.

A good guy at the dealer asked me where in the city I live. And then pointed out that I was going to have to climb a fairly steep hill to get home from downtown, regardless of which route I took. This was excellent advice. I can keep up with the traffic at 80 K (about 50 mph) even when going up these long hills.

Plus, a scooter weighs so little that the acceleration will amaze you. You can beat anything on the street except for a bigger bike. So if you don't like the taxi creeping up too close behind you, when the light changes, you're far, far away.

I know lots of people commute by bicycle. I tip my hat to anyone who does that. This wasn't an option for me, however. The scooter makes the drive downtown fun instead of tedious. My clients seem to think it's pretty cool. And it's better for the environment.

So go get yourself a scooter! There are so many models now, all sizes, all price ranges. There's a scoot that's perfect for you, and you'll smile every time you get on.