Comments on: Entrepreneurs Hoping For Legislation To Pass

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:50:19 +0000

A quick look show a Mini Cooper rental on Marthas Vineyard for a base of $180 per day.

For Bermuda go figure at least the same price for the silly little vehicles that TCD is talking about so far.

Can’t compare Bermuda with Orlando, NY, MIA or any other major city. Need to compare with another somewhat exclusive destination where ferry service to take your own car is expensive or non existent.

By: Question

Question — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:27:29 +0000

What’s interesting is that only you mentioned the word white! Feeling some type of guilt are we.

By: Datbye

Datbye — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:22:39 +0000

This or any type of 3 wheeled or 4 vehicle for tourist in Bermuda is bad for the island Traffic is going to be even wirst then it is also the parking for theses things. We have a hard time parking now also if this passes for tourist then local will also be able to buy and rent them. This is not a good idea.

By: wahoo

wahoo — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:30:35 +0000

zoom zoom!

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:30:22 +0000

Why does every single comment have to come down to politics? SMITH, HMMMM, CONGESTION you have some serious issues. This article is about 4 young people that want to start up a business to help our tourists experience. I’m glad to see people my age trying to start up their own business in this tough economy we have right now and to help our tourism product. So to all the haters, politic trolls and nay sayers. lay down if you dont have anything good to say don’t say it all.

By: sage

sage — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:26:52 +0000

Just rent A class cars to tourists who want them, and can afford the ridiculous price they will no doubt cost. How much is a $I000 scooter per day again? What insurance company will cover them seeing as the risks and cost will be higher?

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:15:43 +0000

Great idea. Lets talk, talk & talk some more about it. Lets have a committee then lets have town hall meetings up & down the island then lets form some more committees after that. Perfect way of dealing with it. Meanwhile the entrepenures go bust waiting & waiting.

Lets put it in the same filing cabinet as gaming.

By: Pooh Bear

Pooh Bear — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:03:33 +0000

Why not consider both? Sounds like different vehicles for different purposes.

By: Pooh Bear

Pooh Bear — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:22:27 +0000

How does making them electric, sustainable?
….what produces your electricity???
….what do you do with exhausted batteries???
….charging points???

By: Kathy Landy

Kathy Landy — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:36:01 +0000

I had asked to have scooter-rounds as when I travel I rent one as I have difficulty walking long distances.

I was told that parking would be a problem and of there being too much traffic now.

The scooter-type vehicle is way smaller than these mini cars and the rent them on cruise ship and some people have their own.
Some styles fold down but are all electric.

Mr. Powell at the handicap facility opposite John’s Smith’s Beach has tried also and can give information on this.

Legislation for these large type or vehicles that these men are proposing is absurd.

Scooter-rounds / scooter bug companies have smaller vehicles.
our roads can not entertain these.

By: George

George — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:58:42 +0000

I would be interested in seeing the Traffic Study that was done to show the effects of these new vehicles on the current traffic load, before the legislation was drafted. A traffic study was done right??

By: Congestion

Congestion — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:37:51 +0000

What part was selfish? Looking out for tens of thousands of daily road users? You sound like an OBA diehard that puts tourists first no matter the implications.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:18:12 +0000

Yes, let’s think outside the box! This is a beautiful Bermudian looking product. I love it. Wish it were electric! That would make it also more sustainable! Best of luck to these wonderful, young entrepreneurs!

By: Jus' Wonderin'

Jus' Wonderin' — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:10:51 +0000

You get into you an accident in one of these…YOU’RE DEAD lmfao!

By: Divine

Divine — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:04:20 +0000

Great idea guys, I am sure Bermuda parking spaces will change to accommodate this type of vehicle. Give a new idea a chance Bermuda, we have to think and work outside the box.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:24:29 +0000

Wishing you the best of luck in your new endeavour!!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:33:11 +0000

25% of their partnership is white. What’s your point after your thinly-veiled race card?

To your point about being given an opportunity, you’re spot-on. If legislation is passed, they should be in a great position to compete.

I, for one, hope it does pass and they make a great success out of the venture.

By: Aware

Aware — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:26:53 +0000

Well done the 4 entrepreneurs – just what Bermuda needs. If they can also be bought by locals, I’d buy one. I gave up on a bike around 10 years ago after a couple of near miss accidents, but this would be great.

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:46:46 +0000

Dumb argument. If a driver slams into the back of a bright red vehicle, then said driver can do bird.

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:43:43 +0000

No, he sounds like a selfish PLP voter who thinks of me myself and I.
See how silly your post sounds now.

Good luck guys, I think it much needed and looks like a great product for Bermuda.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:07:04 +0000

What happens when a semi comes up behind a Corvette? The speeds here are much lower. No excuse for tailgating anyway.

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 02:20:26 +0000

Looks great! Good luck gents

By: Johnt

Johnt — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:13:40 +0000

Where’s the taxi strike for this proposal?

By: Build a Better Bermuda

Build a Better Bermuda — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:35:36 +0000

Suggestion about the “flimsy ticket in our wallet/backpocket”, try leaving it in your car. It won’t get damaged that way or lost, and will save you the potential hassle of paying the fine price for a lost ticket. You do not need to be carrying the ticket with you wherever you go.

By: somuchless

somuchless — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:03:32 +0000

I agree. dangerous as they are to low.

By: what?

what? — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:57:19 +0000

I too think that that this vehicle is too low, would hate for an suv or larger vehicle to slam into the back of it.

By: hmmm

hmmm — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:42:24 +0000

What, like the dishonest drivers who were not paying for parking in town, taking up spaces from people trying to park to shop.

Now we all have to keep a flimsy ticket in our wallet/backpocket and the COH had to spend our money because of them.

Tourists should be more convenience than people who know the lay of the land and the many parking places. That’s what a country that wants tourists does….you make things easier for them.

By: JohnBoy

JohnBoy — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:20:07 +0000

Can they be bought also by locals. I think it looks cool!

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:24:55 +0000

So who will rent them.
Whats the cost.
Available parking at hotels and rental properties .
Will they be limited to a certain requirement of ‘berth-entry’.

They look great.
Can I get one next year.?

By: Smith

Smith — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:19:15 +0000

You sound like some rich troll in the OBA trying to give the young brothers competition. Give the small man a chance to make it for a chance.

2 Bermudas is real!!!!!!!

By: Broken Glass

Broken Glass — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:06:50 +0000

these wont last a month with tourists.

By: Renter

Renter — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:04:56 +0000

Is tad giving away rental permits?

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:00:06 +0000

If they’re going to have to wear a helmet they may as well rent a scooter.
If these receive permission I’m sure it won’t be long before someone goes for the importation of the Twizzies

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:41:53 +0000

Guess de buff hup guys vill bee kapt beezy…………………………..

By: Letsbereal

Letsbereal — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:34:55 +0000

Tulani Bulford. I hope THIS idea comes to light

By: Congestion

Congestion — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 20:49:10 +0000

A different model is suggested. This one is too low to the ground and doesnt fit in a bike parking bay. Everyday local vehicle owners should be convenienced more than tourists.