Get The Last-Laugh Vehicle

Yes, there is such an electric vehicle. And with it, no insurance to pay out, charges in an hour, fits in your front hall and is a fresh air convertible. The downside? It carries one plus minimal baggage, runs only about 25 hours on a charge and it's just for sidewalks. Aha! You guessed it. Yes. It's a mobility cart. Now, before you turn away laughing and saying, "that's just for old folks and the handicapped", give me a listen. It isn't. When my elderly uncle died, I acquired his mode of transportation for a four figure amount, even though it was almost brand new, and found it to be the most useful vehicle I have ever owned. It didn't look bad either, being a silver 4 tired model hinting at motorcycle or Vespa, with its big tires, wide bumpers, headlights and ultra cool leather, arm chair seating. All that was missing was a sun or rain canopy that was available for a price. At the time, we lived on a hill and trips to the village for groceries, the library and the aqua centre were a little daunting for anyone who walked. But why walk when you could tool along in your sweet ride all the way down and steeply back up in the silver cart? It locked just like a car with a key and adding a saddle bag or a basket at your feet, it became the handiest thing we owned. The Lincoln was jealous! The cart fit into our entrance hall where there was an outlet handy and in putting there,  a grass carpet and a fake tree, our small primary town vehicle looked just right: parked, while it "gassed up" on its charge. When we moved and had to take it from our storage unit to its home, at home, it was driven miles on the sidewalk with no effort in the few kilometers it took, to get there. Now, who could laugh? Not us. The crux of my tale, is that for a modest amount, those whose destinations are nearby and their passenger need is "one", why let age prejudice stop you from doing the environmental and practical thing, and running out to buy one of these utterly sensible carts that will serve you cheaply and faithfully. Some carts even look like small cars with a chassis that appears not much much smaller than the "ugly car" but in its thriftiness, does not require a license, insurance, or a driver's test? To boot, you go along the sidewalk, courteously of course, in complete safety while enjoying the scenery along the way, stopping when you wish, parking it outside the store or business, turning the lock, dismounting and going on your way. All that stops you, is the fear of being called "old". And how bad is that?  Not handicapped, or infirm. Just smart!