E-scooters, foot walk vehicles gain popularity in Davao City

Electric scooters or e-scooters and foot walk vehicles are among the ecologically friendly means of transportation now gaining popularity in Davao City.

The vehicles are aimed at students and those who walk relatively short distances, GMA Davao's Tek Ocampo reported on GMA News TV's "Balita Pilipinas Ngayon" reported Friday.



"When I saw it, I said this could be good for students who want to (walk) short distance, they can use that," said dealer Ram Nandawni.

He added these are both environment-friendly "and cool to look at."

An electric scooter can go 30 to 45 kph, and its battery can recharge in four hours. A fully charged scooter can go up to 50 kilometers.

Meanwhile, another electric vehicle dubbed the "foot walk" is more portable but the user has to learn to maintain balance while riding it.

The vehicles cost a mere P10,000, the report said. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News