I never considered cabs would be an issue with gas prices, since I live in a small town of 6,000 people out in the middle of the country. I like the idea of scooters. The newest fad to combat the rising gas prices and very cheap for about $5,000. The scooters can easily get 90-100 miles per gallon fuel economy. It might make sense for New Yorkers instead of cabs. Granted you can only go 30 – 40 miles per hour, but is that as fast you can go anyway in the congested streets?
The scooters in our town is selling like hot cakes to drive around our small town, instead of the big SUVs and 4×4 trucks.