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Noor · 07-21-2011, 06:52 PM

Cab out, ride your suitcase to airport

£250 ‘Bag’ Has An In-Built Scooter

London: Forget booking a taxi. Now, you can ride your luggage to the airport, thanks to a new “scooter suitcase” designed by researchers at a British firm. The micro-luggage case has an in-built scooter so travellers can ride their case to the airport gate after dropping up to 20 kilogrammes of luggage off at the check-in counter, say its designers.

The new £250 bag consists of a 26-litre case and a lean-and-steer scooter. The case can be detached from the scooter and wheeled around in the same way as an ordinary suitcase, the ‘Daily Mail’ reported.

A spokesman for Micro Scooters UK, the company which has designed the scooter suitcase, said: Not only is it a healthier option to a car, it’s a great way of reducing your carbon footprint.” Regular flier Dave Gardner, 35, said the new case would be a big help when he is at the airport. “I’ve missed flights because my taxi has been delayed,” he said.

He added: “It’s left me running across the terminal with luggage that won’t roll straight and turning up red faced to a closed gate. If I could whizz across the terminal it might save me a lot on re-booking business flights.”

However, the price is putting some off the product. “Surely I could just take a micro scooter with me and put in my bag when I get to work rather than forking out for this — I’d look like a fool riding around on that,” said Claire Evans, a 35-year-old banker

Source - Cab out, ride your suitcase to airport - The Times of India

jairaman12 · 07-21-2011, 06:58 PM

WOW...Nice one...
Imagine a suitcase driver getting LEH'd...

jigar2speed · 07-21-2011, 07:54 PM

Wow, we are nearing Jetsons age.

princesirohi · 07-21-2011, 08:13 PM

getting LEH'd on the suitcase is a nice idea...

, but what to do when we have to cach a flight, is it an electric scooter or runs on petrol??

in either case, i think its not allowed in flight, either petrol or battries containing acid.

07-21-2011, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Noor Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Posts: 2,336	Cab out, ride your suitcase to airport Cab out, ride your suitcase to airport £250 ‘Bag’ Has An In-Built Scooter London: Forget booking a taxi. Now, you can ride your luggage to the airport, thanks to a new “scooter suitcase” designed by researchers at a British firm. The micro-luggage case has an in-built scooter so travellers can ride their case to the airport gate after dropping up to 20 kilogrammes of luggage off at the check-in counter, say its designers. The new £250 bag consists of a 26-litre case and a lean-and-steer scooter. The case can be detached from the scooter and wheeled around in the same way as an ordinary suitcase, the ‘Daily Mail’ reported. A spokesman for Micro Scooters UK, the company which has designed the scooter suitcase, said: Not only is it a healthier option to a car, it’s a great way of reducing your carbon footprint.” Regular flier Dave Gardner, 35, said the new case would be a big help when he is at the airport. “I’ve missed flights because my taxi has been delayed,” he said. He added: “It’s left me running across the terminal with luggage that won’t roll straight and turning up red faced to a closed gate. If I could whizz across the terminal it might save me a lot on re-booking business flights.” However, the price is putting some off the product. “Surely I could just take a micro scooter with me and put in my bag when I get to work rather than forking out for this — I’d look like a fool riding around on that,” said Claire Evans, a 35-year-old banker Source - Cab out, ride your suitcase to airport - The Times of India __________________ Happiness is finding you have another Gear left.... Join xBhp On

07-21-2011, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
jairaman12 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 186	WOW...Nice one... Imagine a suitcase driver getting LEH'd... __________________ J\|_\|L\|AN

07-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
jigar2speed Owns 150cc pocket rocket Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 625	Wow, we are nearing Jetsons age. __________________ My thoughts are subjected to personal experiences/internet articles. Please read my comment carefully before replying. :)

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princesirohi 18...till i die.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aamby Valley City, Lonavala, Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 3,344	getting LEH'd on the suitcase is a nice idea..., but what to do when we have to cach a flight, is it an electric scooter or runs on petrol?? in either case, i think its not allowed in flight, either petrol or battries containing acid. __________________ Tyre Sizes _ Spark Plugs Pirelli & Michelin Tyres for Indian Bikes Motorcycle Headlight Focus ASHTAVINAYAK & SHIRDI BIKE TOUR WITH WIFE

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