I get excited about things that make life easier – even if they’re very simple and don’t really make life that much easier. From low-tech office supply stuff, to great high-tech smartphone apps, I’m just attracted to the idea of things being efficient and functional.
So imagine my excitement when I discovered the Scooterino App for Rome. It’s basically a ride sharing service for scooters. When you need to get somewhere, you open the app, which knows where you are, and you put in your destination. It gives you an estimate of cost, and shows you where nearby drivers are and how long it ought to take for them to reach you.
I’ve basically been dying to try it out and the other day I finally got my chance. It was 4:00pm and I had to get from The Beehive Hotel near Termini to a lawyer’s office in the neighborhood of Parioli. By bus it would have taken me 1,50 euro and approximately forever. By taxi, it would have probably been 10-15 euro and slightly less than forever.
On the scooter, it was 3 euro, and took about 15 minutes, and was a fun ride.
As far as essentials, the driver provides you with a helmet and a little skull cap to wear over your hair under the helmet.
Getting around Rome can be tough. Public transportation is unreliable and crowded. Taxis can be expensive and time consuming, especially if you’re alone. Scooterino is the way to go.
As a tourist, if you’re feeling a bit adventurous and want the quintessential Roman experience – this is a great option to get from Point A to Point B at the lowest cost! For a more comprehensive and guided scooter experience check out the folks at Scooteroma tours.
Now if you had a time lapse video to go with it…….awesome.