Several outlets report that cheaper e-scooters are not attracting more regular commuters, suggesting that price alone is not enough to change travel habits.
PerthNow and The West Australian both focus on the practical barriers riders face beyond the cost of a trip. They note that providing more convenient parking for e-scooters and e-bikes could address some of the difficulties commuters encounter when ending rides and storing or locking vehicles at destinations.
Both reports argue that improving end-of-trip options may be more effective than further discounting rides. The overall framing across the sources is that commuter uptake depends on day-to-day convenience and infrastructure—particularly parking access—rather than promotional pricing.
