Cuter scooter defined by electricity, portability

The business model of inexpensive one-way rental is the really interesting part for me. Reminds me of the point-to-point "air taxi" service startup in Florida.

Apparently this has worked in Paris with bicycles? I'd love to see this with scooters or segways in NYC. It'd have to be cheaper than a cab ride, though.

Yes, and not only in Paris, it has also been working here in Barcelona since March 2007, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicing

We have these bicycles in my city, too, but I doubt that they are such a huge success. Might be more of a prestige/advertising thing (sponsored by the german train company). Part of the problem is that it is difficult to sign up for one, though (registration through phone). Perhaps other models are better conceived.

they actually looks pretty cool. If they can make em cheap then I would get one.

I want one.