A group of people wearing helmets and protective gear stand in a line on a grassy area near the water, each holding an electric scooter. They raise their arms in celebration against a backdrop of blue sky, water, and distant city buildings.

S1E50 PnP Pete Finn, ScootMasters discusses electric scooters, advocacy, safety and public integration

In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Wendy interviews Pete Finn of Scootmasters. They discuss Pete’s journey from being frustrated with high fuel costs to founding Scootmasters, a group dedicated to the legalisation and safety of electric scooters. Despite safety challenges, like fatalities due to misuse of scooters, Pete emphasises the importance of education and infrastructure. With nearly 5,000 members, Scootmasters has been pivotal in advocating for legal riding on footpaths and bike paths, endorsing safety gear, and promoting sensible speed limits. Pete also discusses the complexities of integrating e-scooters with other modes of transport. The conversation highlights the financial benefits and the need for political will to make transformative changes in urban transport.

https://scootmasters.com.au/index.html

https://scootmasters.com.au/scoot-reviews.html

www.facebook.com/groups/scootmasters

Community groups

www.GetAroundCaboCarFree.com.au

The Streets and People Podcast

Every day in Caboolture and Morayfield, people get left behind because they can’t drive. Some are too young. Some are older. Others live with disability or manage on a low income. You probably know 1 or 2 people in that situation.

We keep asking the same question: Why do cars get the red carpet while everyone else gets the gravel?

Get Around Caboolture is a local movement focused on practical transport solutions that work for more people. Through real stories and expert insights, our podcast highlights what’s missing – and what’s possible.

Our podcast series:

People & Projects (PnP): Interviews with researchers, advocates, and professionals working on transport solutions across Australia.

Not Everyone Drives (NED): Conversations with locals who don’t drive, sharing how transport access, or the lack of it, shapes their everyday lives.

Road Rules 360 (RR360)
Co-hosted with John Burrill, this series looks at road rules from all angles, with a focus on people walking, riding, scooting, or using mobility aids.

You’re invited to explore the episodes and learn more at www.GetAroundCaboolture.au.

Get Around Caboolture is a community movement advocating for more transport choice and less hassle.

Here are easy ways you can help us get better transport 

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Laura's family crossing the road
If you're interested in what we do, we could do with your support

Get Around Caboolture is a community movement advocating for more travel options for people in
Caboolture & Morayfield. 

Our Goals

1. All children can ride to school on safe streets 

2. All young adults can get to work or study without needing a car so they begin adulthood without a debt of $15,000 a year. 

A lack of transport options leads to a high financial burden for
families, businesses and governments.

The only way we can be sustainable for the long term is with your help. 

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