Word on the street – scooters are “in”

Let’s face it – fuel prices are driving us up the wall! At an average price of $1.27/litre or so, it’s no surprise that Canadians are looking for a new, more fuel-efficient, way to get around.

That’s where scooters come in. More than just an easy way for seniors to get to the post office – these gas-saving, guzzle-free two-wheelers are the hot eco-friendly, moneysaving way to get around town. Forget about those husky, heavy SUVs. According to Ideal Bite, eco-friendly scooters not only consume gasoline at a dramatically lower rate, they also produce up to 80 per cent less C02 than their four-wheel counterparts.

But before you scoot to commute, beware – some scooters are more eco-friendly then others. If that scooter you’re diggin’ has a two-stroke instead of a four-stroke engine, it will likely produce more emissions, consume more gas and oil and be harder to care for. Also be wary of zero-emission or electric scooters. Although they don’t produce emissions directly, don’t forget it takes energy to power the scooters.

So if you’re looking to ditch the high gas bills, look into a scooter. It’s a vehicle alternative that’s fashionable, fun and fuel-efficient.