I ride a mobility scooter – this one hack will make choosing yours a breeze

As experts warn mobility scooter users face increasing road dangers and social stigma, advocate Jim Britt shares how riding one has changed his life – and our expert reveals what to look for when buying yours

Mobility scooter users are facing a rising amount of abuse while on their devices, causing experts to call for urgent action when it comes to both stigma and safety. Retailers, alongside charities, scooter users and leading academics have urged the Government to act, in response to a growing number of road injuries, as well as poor provision for users on the road, and ill-treatment faced by many while riding. Despite being legally used by those with disabilities and mobility issues of all ages, mobility scooters are often seen as annoying by other road users.