Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 2 March 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion
Mr. Brit Moller:
We also applaud what Bird is doing with the Irish School of Excellence. We take similar steps in cities across the US. We see the value of in-person demonstrations and training, especially at the beginning of a rental scheme when members of the public are not familiar with the devices. Many in-person events must take place to emphasise the rules on how to use these devices safely. We have also done demonstrations with the National Council for the Blind of Ireland to get more critical feedback on its concerns because we know that vulnerable populations might have more safety considerations in mind when it comes to the sound of the vehicle, as we mentioned, and where these vehicles should be parked. Keeping all that feedback in mind is important to crafting a tailored service in each local authority.
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