Segway - The Future of Transportation - Shuts Down

Friday, June 26, 2020

 

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Paul Blart’s vehicle of choice — the Segway — will soon be gone. The mall cop movie hero will be on foot if there is another sequel.

Production of the iconic two-wheeled scooter will end on July 15, according to the BBC.

It was produced for nearly 2 decades and is the victim of sputtering sales and niche popularity by airport and mall security and tourists. 

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The vehicle has been behind many high-profile tumbles in its lifetime, involving famous people such as former US president George Bush and Usain Bolt.

It was the brainchild of genius inventor Dean Kamen.

 

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