Angers on Segway

Mobilboard Angers, a company dedicated to the rent of Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle, opened a point at the top of Chevreul street, near the Ralliement square, in Angers, since the beginning of november. The store offers to the public a new way for visiting the city. Three options are available which differ by their length (60, 90 or 120 mn) and so the content of the discovery of Angers.

About 30 agencies like Mobilboard Angers yet exist in France and are aimed at the rent of Segway to individuals and companies, for fun or for work. An introduction to the handling of the machine is needed but only takes 15 mn.

A Segway is not considered by the French law as a vehicle, so the drivers have to use the pavements and the pedestrian crossings but to wear an helmet is compulsory. Segways perform best in areas with adequate sidewalks, curb cuts at intersections, and ramps. These machines are used in some theme parks by visitors as well as employees. During the 2008 summer olympics games in Peking, the special police forces used the Segway whose range is 40 kms max.
(picture credit Mobilboard Angers)