
A LEADING UK business is on a roll with a novel way of helping its clients get from A to B – while doing their bit for the planet and bank balance.
At first glance they look like a form of transport from another planet and seem to defy the laws of gravity. With two wheels, riders can glide along on the electric Segway i2, upright, at up to 12mph.
And now Executive Communication Centres (ECC), one of the UK’s top Serviced Office providers, have introduced them at their Cardiff branch.
It’s clear that action is needed to save the planet, but most businesses realise that action is also needed to save their profit and loss sheet from upwardly spiraling costs.
Having provided a free-of-charge uniformed chauffeur service in their Business Centres, ECC have received many requests from in-house clients to be taken small distances.
Requests were received for trips that were too far to walk quickly, but were also too close to drive. As a result ECC looked for an alternative solution.
Centre Manager Elaine Green said: “The Segway i2 is widely used in the USA as an effective personal transport solution for short journeys.
“It is used by many police forces and by shopping mall security officers because it is extremely flexible and provides fast access to otherwise vehicular restricted areas.
“Furthermore, apart from the environmental benefit, the Segway i2 is great fun!”
The Segwayi2 is a revolutionary green transport solution, enhancing ECC’s environmental policy – in particular to build on their commitment to offset some of the greenhouse gasses generated by the chauffeur car service.
And able to cover 24 miles on a single charge, they are perfect for shorter trips.
The ingenious electric self-balancing scooter which riders can accelerate by leaning forward and brake by leaning back, has won over thousands with its green credentials, cheap running costs – and, of course, fun factor.