Net displacement doesn't matter. Convenience and features do. We have to fully admit that, all else equal, being responsible for the security and maintenance o

Net displacement doesn't matter. Convenience and features do. We have to fully admit that, all else equal, being responsible for the security and maintenance of a scooter is worse than offloading that to Lime/Lyft/Bird. The only reason I bought a scooter is because I wanted to go over 30mph with suspension (i.e. new features). I use mine for joyriding and secure it in my apartment.