The Rise and Fall of E-Scooters

Today’s episode features our “On The Road Again” segment, where we highlight some of the unique forms of transportation we’ve taken in our travels.

Intro: Jack is finally nomading again and bought a one-way ticket to ???. Plus Steve watching football with French-Canadians in Northern Québec. (0:00-8:00)

Boats: Scary cruises on the Nile, lawless cruises in international waters, ferries to beautiful islands in Greece and Italy, getting seasick, unlimited booze boats in Latin America, and how to ride water taxis in Panama, the Galapagos, and Vancouver. (8:00-26:30)

Car Sharing: New and emerging services for renting cars through different apps. (26:30-30:45)

E-Scooters: How companies like Bird and Lime made an initial splash, why they’re dying off in certain cities, where they’re still going strong, and what the future holds. (30:45-44:30)

Vespas: Why they look so cool, the type of people who ride them, and safety concerns. (44:30-46:00)

Douche Rentals: The trend of renting a flashy car for the day to stand in front of it and take pictures, and other interesting vehicles like slingshots. (46:00-51:11)

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