Amid coronavirus pandemic, mopeds have a moment in car-loving US

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NEW YORK (AFP) - Long associated with narrow, cobbled streets in Europe and congested Asian megacities, scooters are now becoming a common sight in car-loving America as commuters shun public transport because of the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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NEW YORK - Long associated with narrow, cobbled streets in Europe and congested Asian megacities, scooters are now becoming a common sight in car-loving America as commuters shun public transport because of the coronavirus pandemic.

"I don't have to do any public transportation, so it's better for me. I feel more comfortable," the insurance worker added. At Unik Moto in Long Island City, demand has tripled compared to July 2019, with some weeks seeing about 20 scooters being sold, according to general manager Chris Benson. Revel, founded by two American entrepreneurs, launched a pilot programme in 2018 with 68 electric mopeds in Brooklyn.

The company requires that users have a valid driver's license to book a moped, but doesn't ask them to take a test.

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