S1E51 PnP Richard Buning chats about shared escooters, ebikes for tourists as well as the controversies

This People & Projects episode on the Streets and People podcast with Wendy Nash and Richard Buning focuses on the role of micromobility solutions particularly e-scooters and e-bikes in urban tourism. Richard, a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland and lead of the UQ Micromobility Research Cluster, discusses the benefits of these technologies in expanding tourist mobility, reducing reliance on cars and enhancing the tourist experience. They explore the perception and reality of using e-scooters, considering safety, convenience and environmental impact. The conversation highlights the potential for micromobility to contribute to local economies by encouraging broader spending and highlights ongoing challenges, such as infrastructure and regulation to better integrate these solutions into urban landscapes.

Richard’s profile https://business.uq.edu.au/profile/1340/richard-buning

The cluster website https://business.uq.edu.au/research/research-areas/tourism/micromobility-research-cluster

Richard referred to a study with Brisbane City Council and you can find the results here. https://business.uq.edu.au/article/2023/09/brisbanes-e-scooters-and-e-bikes-winning-over-tourists-and-residents

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