I let close friends glide up and down an empty block on black key after they've been under my direct supervision for 15-20 minutes, but only if I'm comfortable that I've put the fear of Seg in them about overconfidence.
It sounds like these guys hosed themselves when it comes to finding a place where they could rent Segs. They'll probably lose some hefty money relocating because they didn't get clearance before they started. They sound fly-by-night, or at least naiive.
On the flip side of the issue, local businesses whose livelihood depends on Segways being allowed in areas can do all Segwayers some good, as they have the ear of politicians. I feel like small-business owners have more of a say with the current administration than clean-air commuters.
-Bruce Wright
Segway: Vehicle of Dream
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