Are there commuters who travel with this part? Have you ever had any complaints from the train staff? As far as I know, the staff don't say anything if it is folded and stowed away or takes up little space, which is possible with this scooter according to the pictures.
Has anyone here had any experiences that he/she could share?
Many thanks
I only rode the train once and that was enough. You completely underestimate the size and weight of the model. It is much too big to ride a train, does not fit under the seats and is extremely heavy.
In my opinion, an excellent device, but not to take on public transport.
From the legislator's point of view, this e-scooter is equivalent to a bicycle. Consequently, it can also be considered as such in public transport, unless the public transport operator prohibits the transport. Public transport operators offer bicycle compartments in which bicycles can be transported. Many of them require a bicycle ticket.
Basically, there are hardly any concerns from the staff if you carry it sensibly. I had exactly one journey where the conductors often had to let off some steam. I simply packed it away for a short time and because I had to get up anyway, I demonstratively loaded it on. Since then, it has been accepted without restriction.
I was recently travelling by train from Brig in the Valais (July 2020). At the ticket control, the SBB employee explained to me that I would have to buy a ticket for the electric scooter (Segway Ninebot MAX G30D), even if it was being transported folded up. However, if I were to transport it packed, I would not have to buy a ticket for the scooter. She knows that hardly anyone within SBB is aware of this provision. Often, even at SBB counters, people give the wrong information. She showed me the SBB internal guidelines on her smartphone, which were clear to me. Because I was only travelling a short distance, the employee did not charge me for a bicycle ticket.
An internet search revealed that electric scooters are accepted as hand luggage (last sentence of 6.1.3 "other driving devices") if they are packed and can be stowed as hand luggage. See also note on electric scooters in point 7.4.1.
The regulations also state that I may not place the packed scooter in the area for bicycles if there is no more space available.
Alliance Swisspass
T600
Common ancillary fare regulations for national direct transport and the alliances
6.1.2 Passengers may store their hand luggage in the space above and below their seat. Hand luggage may be stored in the alcoves of the platforms if there is sufficient space and safety is guaranteed (escape routes are clear at all times). Hand luggage deposited on the platforms must not protrude into the passageway. Hand luggage must be supervised by the passengers themselves. TUs shall only be liable in the event of their own negligence.
6.1.3 Hand luggage that may be carried in the vehicle is deemed to be lightly portable items intended for personal use. The maximum dimensions are 1.20 x 0.80 x 1.00 m. The following are also permitted as hand baggage (irrespective of the maximum dimensions):
- Skis and snowboards
- sledges and skibobs
- prams, folded. Non-folded pushchairs may be placed on the
on the platforms of the passenger carriages, provided there is space available.
is available
- Bicycle trailers, if the passenger is travelling without a bicycle.
- folded or dismantled bicycles in a carrier bag
- small trailers or other transport equipment, provided that they can be accommodated in accordance with point 6.1.2. Transport will only be provided free of charge if they are transported packed.
7.3 Authorised vehicles Category Vehicle
Ordinary bicycles Bicycles, electric bicycles, bicycle trailers as well as similar vehicles of this size (e.g. scooters, recumbent bicycles shorter than 2 m, etc.).
7.4 Non-approved vehicles
7.4.1 Vehicles with an internal combustion engine (moped, motorbike), triple tandem, multi-seat recumbent, Segway Personal Transporter, electric scooter and electric scooter (except as hand luggage according to section 6.1.3).
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