The perils of being a scooter rider
IN REPLY to Mr Durston's remarks, I would like put my twopenneth in.
I was not "disappointed". As a matter of fact I don't know the word disappointed, it does not come into my vocabulary.
I would like to say though, that had that scooter rider's reflexes not been good, I'm afraid the poodle could have finished up as a puddle.
I do not think Mr Durston realises just what scooter riders have to put up with regarding the public, or should I say pedestrians?
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They have to contend with anything up to eight people blocking the pavement and just talking away, completely ignoring scooter riders and women with pushchairs trying to get past them; they also do it in the doorway of the Pannier Market.
Also people with mobile phones. They amble along, not caring that people are trying to pass them. It is even worse when they decide to change course and do a sharp about-turn, nearly colliding with the person who was behind them.
So, you see Mr Durston, it's not just the scooter riders who need "addressing", it is also some (notice I did not write all) cyclists, skateboarders, mobile manics and gossipers.
So I can only end this piece by returning that word back to you, sir. I'm sorry if you are disappointed.
SCOTT MOY
Stonehouse
Comments
by CharlieDodd
Monday, October 15 2012, 8:33PM
“..Scott said -it's not just the scooter riders who need "addressing", it is also some (notice I did not write all) cyclists, skateboarders, mobile manics and gossipers'..
Yeah and seedy-looking smoking gangs outside pubs, clubs, restaurants and businesses”
by mcspredder
Monday, October 15 2012, 7:56PM
“Good grief Betty D, I wouldn't like to be the toddler who pushes his walker into your ankle. Nor the dog which pees on it....”
by Nevman
Monday, October 15 2012, 6:49PM
“If we pesky pedestrians keep blocking your pavement, Mr Moy, you could always try saying "Excuse me."”
by rob5gt
Monday, October 15 2012, 1:13PM
“poor rank 1/10 for me. I am out !”
by timplymouth
Monday, October 15 2012, 11:46AM
“The difference being that the driver of a scooter is sat on a very heavy object so when they make a mistake someone ends up seriously injured. If a pedestrian gets in your way it may be annoying but you won't end up in hospital. There are a minority of scooter drivers who seem to think it's a plough.”
by Jannercide
Monday, October 15 2012, 10:39AM
“Mr Moy what you have highlighted is what every pedestrian has to deal with so I suggest you also deal with it.”
by Waltersmith
Monday, October 15 2012, 8:38AM
“Pavements are for pedestrians.”
by BettyD
Monday, October 15 2012, 6:58AM
“Scott moy, just to let you know I case you've forgotten, pavements and pedestrian areas are for......YES....... Pedestrians, ie someone on foot, NOT motorised vehicles which these blasted menaces are SO it is the scooter rider NOT the pedestrian who should be more observant to those around them”