Brisbane

The answer lies in well-connected networks of off-road paths so e-scooter users and cyclists do not tangle with cars on roads or pedestrians on footpaths.

I agree completely. If anything good is to come of the proliferation of escooters, it'll be a better active transport network for all users.

I think our current rules around escooters are kind of ridiculous. The 10 km/h speed limit is absurdly low, and really does very little to increase pedestrian safety. What we need is better enforcement of dangerous riding that's actually dangerous, not a speed limit on empty footpaths. And we need penalties towards the operators of shared escooter schemes if they don't come up with a way to force their users to stop blocking footpaths and bike paths with where they park.