[WillowTheWhisp]

Some people can walk short distances or for a little while without suffering pain but would not be capable of wandering around to do all their shopping which is why hiring these things is a godsend.

However, I do agree that some people are lethal on them and maybe they should have lessons before being allowed to drive them and yes I do think there should be insurance. I don't know how that would work for the hired ones but I'm sure it's possible.

A friend of ours had one once whilst she was waiting for a hip op and she ran over Mimi's foot, then reversed and ran over it again!