Refuse to Drive

Are you tired of paying $40, $80, or even $100 to fill up your tank? If you are a local commuter that normally travels alone, there is a way to cut your fuel costs by over 90 percent. Granted, there are a few conditions, but you will finally be able to say “No!” to your favorite gas guzzling global warming machine and “Yes” to green commuting.

Want to know how?

According to the Boston Globe, the answer to increasing fuel costs is to ditch your car and hop on a scooter. In Portsmouth, NH, some residents have opted to buy scooters in order to save money on gas. In fact, the local dealership has had trouble keeping them in stock.

Scooters usually come with a 1.3-gallon tank, which normally yields over 100 miles. In fact, one commuter getting about 124 miles on just one tank of gas. Considering scooters only cost $2,000, this could be a great purchase for young singles commuting to school or work within the city. In crowded cities, scooters have the added benefit of better parking and storage options and traffic navigation.

Check out The Economy of Motor Scooters for more information.