Scooter Commuter News: Scooter Sales Soar With Gas Prices

Americans' wallets are significantly lighter this week as gas prices edged over the $3 mark in the midwest and reached appalling prices well over $3 on both coasts. As gas prices soar, more people are turning to fuel-efficient scooters to get around town. Major Smith of Greenville, North Carolina estimates he's already saved $150 in gas since buying his scooter earlier this summer.

"The way gas prices are getting, as far as around town, short distances, you can't beat it," said Smith in an article posted by Eyewitness News 9. "It sure saves on the wallet."

Even the largest scooters (150 to 250 cc) average 60 miles per gallon for in-town driving. With smaller 50 cc models, you can get a whopping 90 to 100 mpg. In comparison, a 4-cylinder car averages 28 mpg in town; a V-6, 22 mpg; a truck or SUV, only 14 mpg.

Scooter sales have hit the fast lane. "They've been very popular," said Tim Woolard of Ron Ayers scooter sales in Greenville. "Our sales have increased every month this year."

Scootertronics has experienced the same phenomenon. Visit the Scootertronics website today to see our complete line of gas-saving scooters. We test every product we sell and can help you find the right scooter to suit your needs. Our customers attest to our superior customer service. At Scootertronics we want your riding experience to be enjoyable, comfortable and safe. Put a little more heft in your wallet, buy a fuel-efficient scooter from Scootertronics today.