My experience with renting a mobility scooter
After much hesitation, I decided to rent a mobility scooter for a week. My knees are not what they used to be, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to walk longer distances. However, I did not want to be dependent on others all the time, especially not during the weekly shopping and the walks that I like to take. So I decided to give it a try.
The rental procedure was surprisingly easy. Within a few minutes I had arranged everything online. The next day I could already pick up the scooter. I chose the Mezzo 4. The scooter was easy to operate. The first day I drove straight to the park where I always went for walks. It felt so liberating to be able to go out on my own again. The groceries were also a lot easier. I no longer had to juggle between the heavy bags and my wobbly legs. Everything fit neatly in the bag that hangs on the back of the seat.
What I especially liked was the range of the scooter. With one full battery I could drive a long way! This gave me the confidence to even go to the beach for a day, something I hadn't done in years.
Now that the week is over, I am considering whether I might even want to get a mobility scooter, but I have to think about that for a while. It has increased my mobility and independence tremendously. This experience has shown me how much freedom and fun there is to be had from something as simple as renting a mobility scooter.
G. Jansen