Pedestrian safety is paramount in personal mobility devices framework

Love it or hate it, the ubiquitous personal mobility device (PMD) has become an integral part of the transport network in Singapore.

One may even argue that the proliferation of PMDs has been helpful in easing commuter congestion at a time when the government is still trying to fix our public transport system with the building of new MRT lines and improving existing ones.

Whether they are e-scooters, kick-scooters, powered unicycles or electric hoverboards, PMDs have enabled commuters to shuttle easily between a public transport node and their destinations. They also make it a breeze for residents to move around their neighbourhoods without too much discomfort in our humid weather, unlike cycling or walking. Moto…