Time to Scoot

Share bikes have recently flooded Singapore and whilst I think the abuse is less than in Melbourne, there is a problem with bikes being left anywhere rather than in designated bike parking areas. They are trying to clamp down on it but it remains to be see how effective it is.

Another change is the number of people getting about on motorised scooters. There are a few bike paths around for recreational use but bike lanes are rare so cycling and scooting on footpaths is common, sometimes without much care.

There are some docking stations for share scooters. A problem with docked parking is that if it is full when you get there, you have to go somewhere other than where you want to go so that defeats the purpose.

Anyway, it's time to scoot. I've booked a big scooter, Scoot flight TR18 on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for Melbourne. My trip north is over but, sadly, winter in Melbourne isn't.Read more