The Future of Urban Mobility: Why Segways are the Perfect City Vehicle

Segway Hit the Market With a BANG, Went Quiet, and Now They are BACK!

Urban mobility has become one of the most burning issues to deal with in the 21st century. The shift of populations to urban settings for living and working is on the rise, thereby increasing demand for efficient transportation solutions that are also convenient and sustainable.

However, the current urban mobility system could be better, as it is plagued by problems such as:

• Congestion
• Pollution
• Noise
• Accidents
• Inefficiency and more…

How are we going to move about our cities in ways that make them more liveable, enjoyable and conducive for work?

In this article, we will review Segway’s history and where they operate within the market. We also highlight what areas they have won customers in and summarise for you at the end.

So, if you’ve been looking for an alternative way to get around the big city then this might just be what you were after – let’s share that very information with you…

SEGWAY - The History

Segway is a brand of smart robotic vacuum cleaners established in 1999 by American inventor and engineer Dean Kamen.

Even though he started out with vacuum cleaners he was an ambitious inventor who aimed to reinvent urban transport with a two-wheeled electric vehicle featuring self-balancing technology. 

Over the years, multiple investors and companies got hold of Segway until a Chinese rival company called Ninebot made its purchase in 2015. Afterwards, it diversified its portfolio to include other forms of micro-mobility, such as:

• e-bikes / Electric Bikes
• E-scooters
• e-mopeds

Segway is an industry leader in micro-mobility and strives to create smart, green and fun solutions for urban mobility.

Its now such a niche market that it's having names created to describe it - micromobility. 

This means using small, lightweight electric machines like e-bikes and e-scooters to travel shorter distances. Micromobility has many advantages over conventional modes of transportation, such as cars, buses, or trains, such as:

Cost-effectiveness

Also, micromobility cars cost a lot less to buy and take care of than big ones. This can help people save cash on petrol costs, parking fees and insurance payments too. Furthermore, these small vehicles can be shared or borrowed to prevent the initial and permanent costs of owning them.

Environmental-friendliness

Micromobility vehicles run on electric power, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. In addition, because they take up so much less space than cars, creatures sharing the roadways with them thus have a lot more breathing room.

Convenience and flexibility

Micromobility vehicles are practically designed to be easy, not only for riding but also to find parking and storage purposes, considering that they easily access places where cars do it, like bike lanes or sidewalks in the streets. Micromobility vehicles can either be used as a first- and last-mile travel option or integrated them with public transit to increase mobility options and transport users for relatively long distances.

Health and well-being

Micromobility vehicles are beneficial in terms of health and mental satisfaction for the consumers as they could be involved physically, bringing comfort to their minds by ensuring certain fun. Micromobility vehicles can also help make cities safer and more enjoyable for their inhabitants by reducing accidents, noise pollution, traffic jams, etc.

Out of the various micromobility transportation forms, one of the most promising has been seen to be that of Segway rides, which come in many forms and variations but ultimately refer to a self-balancing stand-up electric vehicle resembling a scooter with two wheels on parallel forks driven by an electricity-fueled motor. 

Its working principle instructs us about controlling this smart vehicle using movements.

These are the ideal city vehicles, as they offer the following features and benefits

Smart and Efficient

They are integrated with smart technologies and advanced features that allow them to undertake processes such as avoiding obstacles, planning routes, and controlling remotely or by using voice controls, amongst others. They can be linked to smart home gadgets like Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Siri. This means users can control them using their voice orders or by tapping on a phone app.

Versatile and Multifunctional

They can move through different places and situations, like roads, sidewalks or parks. They can even go inside buildings.

Also, in different modes such as comfort, sport or off-road, a it can be switched depending on the needs and preferences of the user.

Personalised and stylish

There is also the option to customise and personalise your Segway by choosing how you want it designed, as well as in which colour(s) it should come, based on taste or even what ties in with your fashion sense. And of course, you can also use the app to reflect its user’s identity and personality by changing lighting, sound or display on it.

Fun and enjoyable

These machines are a unique and exciting way to ride. It allows users to glide, spin or tilt easily and, most of all, gracefully. They can also build a sense of community and camaraderie by allowing owners to participate in clubs, activities and tours with other enthusiasts.

Segway’s are - The Future of Urban Mobility.

Mixing the pinnacle of small-scale transport with tech.
Making a smart, eco-friendly and enjoyable way to move around our cities.

They are not just a way to get around but something becoming popular and known in modern times.

SUMMARY

Even though Segway hit the market at a fever pitch, that fever quickly died down and looked at one point to be a failed venture. But, quite frankly, they were ahead of their time. Now that technology for urban areas has caught up, the firm is firmly back on the map. However, they not only have back but also more experience in the field than most of their competition. If you are in the market for easy urban transportation, you could do much worse than picking up a Segway. Good luck!