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It is fun, easy to use and costs less than a thousand euros: the e-scooter could quickly become very popular in Amsterdam

It is fun, easy to use and costs less than a thousand euros: the e-scooter could quickly become very popular in Amsterdam

The entry of Segway into the electric scooter market at an affordable price point is expected to increase the vehicle's popularity in Amsterdam. Observers are evaluating how this shift toward low-cost, convenient personal transport will impact the city's streets and existing infrastructure.

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