The Segway PT, popular with tourists and police officers but perhaps better known for its high-profile crashes, will be retired on July 15, the company said in a statement. "Within its first decade, the Segway PT became a staple in security and law enforcement, viewed as an effective and efficient personal vehicle," said Judy Cai, Segway president, in a statement, noting that in the past decade it gained popularity with holidaymakers in major cities around the world. READ MORE:* Diabetic man, 81, missing in Auckland found safe* Lime e-scooters in NZ not affected by US battery fire issuesiStock The Segway PT will be retired on July 15. iStock The Segway PT was popular with tourists and police officers. In 2017, Segway got into the scooter business, just as the light, inexpensive and easy-to-ride two-wheelers took over urban streets.

Source: Stuff June 24, 2020 00:56 UTC