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How to keep paths safe for all as personal mobility aids become more common

Consider screening and theory lessons for PMA users while making urban spaces more inclusive.

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In recent years, there has been a noticeable uptick in the popularity of PMAs, with providers witnessing an increase in sales.

In recent years, there has been a noticeable uptick in the popularity of PMAs, with providers witnessing an increase in sales.

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Kelvin Tan

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We are all too familiar with the many instances of collisions involving personal mobility aids (PMA), some with tragic consequences.

Putting aside individual responsibility, a crucial question emerges: Is super-ageing Singapore truly prepared to become PMA-friendly? For this to happen, PMA users will also have to be more responsible.

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