Electric scooters have gained popularity as a socially distant, individual mode of transport in the post-pandemic world. This article covers how the pandemic shifted transportation preferences towards personal, open-air options like scooters, which offer less exposure to crowded spaces and shared surfaces. The piece also explores the lasting effects of these changes, emphasizing how scooters align with the new health-conscious priorities of cities and commuters, making them a safer, sustainable way to navigate public spaces.