There is a vehicle in Japan that is widely regarded as the most hated: the electric kick scooter known as LOOP. This vehicle tends to be favored by people with developmental or intellectual disabilities, as well as those who cannot afford to buy a car, and it is sometimes referred to as a “disability pass in the shape of an electric kick scooter.” Let me explain why it is so disliked.
Their brains are so underdeveloped that they cannot understand traffic rules.
The unfortunate people riding LOOP scooters are not blessed with financial means, unable to afford a car or even obtain a driver’s license. Under Japanese law, electric kick scooters are treated the same as 50cc motorcycles, so they must comply with Japan’s Road Traffic Act. However, as previously mentioned, their cognitive abilities are not exactly well-developed, making it impossible for them to understand these rules. They don’t wear helmets, they go straight through red lights, and they navigate public roads in ways that can only be described as indicative of cognitive impairment—what exactly are they trying to do?
Japanese Reactions to LOOP Electric Kick Scooters
LOOP is primarily deployed in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka, but accidents are happening everywhere. Many Japanese people state that LOOP should be regulated.
