Until recently, that image of a scooter as a nothing more than a child’s toy was the one most people carried. Now,

several companies, such as Bird, LimeBike, and Spin, are out to change that perception. They are banking big on the idea that

the small, compact electric riding scooters is a viable

personal transportation device. But is it? Let’s take a look at where e-scooters are at today, from their fundamental appeal

to how they work to their practicality beyond ordinary weekend fun.