China Flooded With E-Scooters Amid Soaring Fuel Prices, Reports Gaurav SawantIn this special ground report from Shenzhen, China, Gaurav Sawant observes how the city is flooded with e-scooters and e-bikes. With soaring fuel prices, residents, delivery workers, and young commuters are actively investing in electric two-wheelers, which are encouraged by the administration.
Most models retail between 45,000 and 50,000 Indian rupees, and charging for a 100-kilometre commute costs merely 1.5 RMB, or approximately 20 to 25 rupees. While e-scooters curb vehicular pollution significantly, the massive influx has forced pedestrians and riders to jostle for space on pavements and footpaths where dedicated lanes are absent.