Segway. Anyone ride one? - Page 2

Jesse_DD · 06-06-2003

Mike - I guess that one segway rental a day and you would probably do okay. I mean 20$ x 30 = $600 a month. You'll make your money back in 5 - 6 months. Wonder what the upkeep is. Do you have to send them away everytime the smallest thing goes wrong? When you do that it might be out of commission for 30 days? The insurance for one of those scooters was around $100 a person so you would have to get maybe 500$ a person.

I think as a novelty item in a place like NO (big transient crowd) it might work. It would have to be in a transient place like that. Once the novelty wears off maybe the price comes down and you can rent them for the day.

I know that one problem with scooters is theft. How do you protect against that. My guess is that once you start getting into the 1/2 day and full day rentals people will be taking them to restaurants and hotels, etc. how do you keep them from being the #1 item on peoples "5 finger" list

Billy · 06-06-2003

"how do you keep them from being the #1 item on peoples "5 finger" list "

This is where I come into play : )

*KK* · 06-06-2003

LOL, they'll be making a Segway version of the LoJack!

I think the idea has some merit, most definitely, it's just a lot to work out -- sort of the same set of crap to deal with as opening a bar, since you have so many insurance problems at various junctures, you have to get the city on your side, and the neighbors probably don't want to see you coming into the neighborhood

How are these things around salt water? It would really make a ton of sense to rent them for a day by the beach, like people do bikes and stuff, provided they will maneuver on the sand and not require too much maintenance from the salt spray --

Opti · 06-06-2003

Rather than trying to get laws changed all over NO to start with maybe you could design a 30min scenic points route the renters had to stick to and sell the idea to the City as a tourism booster.. if they want it they will have to frame whatever law is needed for you ;-))

Mike AI · 06-06-2003

Opti, that makes perfect sense.... but this is New Orleans you are dealing with.

The politicans are only concerned with what will help them line their pockets.....

Opti · 06-06-2003

That was kind of what I was getting at.. I meant if it makes the city money they may be more inclined to pass a suitable law..

or are we talkin more old fashioned style incentives

06-06-2003

Rental units in waikiki (sp?) or any other major tourist spot. Big interest by the Japanese. I bet you'd be booked 100% of the time. They rent practically everything in Hawaii. Unfortunately Honolulu has banned them from the sidewalks.

06-06-2003	#51
Jesse_DD Members Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 336	Mike - I guess that one segway rental a day and you would probably do okay. I mean 20$ x 30 = $600 a month. You'll make your money back in 5 - 6 months. Wonder what the upkeep is. Do you have to send them away everytime the smallest thing goes wrong? When you do that it might be out of commission for 30 days? The insurance for one of those scooters was around $100 a person so you would have to get maybe 500$ a person. I think as a novelty item in a place like NO (big transient crowd) it might work. It would have to be in a transient place like that. Once the novelty wears off maybe the price comes down and you can rent them for the day. I know that one problem with scooters is theft. How do you protect against that. My guess is that once you start getting into the 1/2 day and full day rentals people will be taking them to restaurants and hotels, etc. how do you keep them from being the #1 item on peoples "5 finger" list __________________ Almighty Content - Free Live Content

06-06-2003	#52
Billy Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Orleans ! Posts: 1,928	"how do you keep them from being the #1 item on peoples "5 finger" list " This is where I come into play : ) __________________ Did not know what to do with some old domains.. wow Parked made them make a little money : )

06-06-2003	#55
Mike AI Administrator Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11,618	Opti, that makes perfect sense.... but this is New Orleans you are dealing with. The politicans are only concerned with what will help them line their pockets..... __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

06-06-2003	#53
KK Members Respin bullshit press Your Comments Are Welcomed Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,581	LOL, they'll be making a Segway version of the LoJack! I think the idea has some merit, most definitely, it's just a lot to work out -- sort of the same set of crap to deal with as opening a bar, since you have so many insurance problems at various junctures, you have to get the city on your side, and the neighbors probably don't want to see you coming into the neighborhood How are these things around salt water? It would really make a ton of sense to rent them for a day by the beach, like people do bikes and stuff, provided they will maneuver on the sand and not require too much maintenance from the salt spray --

06-06-2003	#54
Opti Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,205	Rather than trying to get laws changed all over NO to start with maybe you could design a 30min scenic points route the renters had to stick to and sell the idea to the City as a tourism booster.. if they want it they will have to frame whatever law is needed for you ;-))

06-06-2003	#57
xmedia Guest Posts: n/a	Rental units in waikiki (sp?) or any other major tourist spot. Big interest by the Japanese. I bet you'd be booked 100% of the time. They rent practically everything in Hawaii. Unfortunately Honolulu has banned them from the sidewalks.