Stress-Free Commuting: What It’s Like to Commute by E-Scooter
Does this sound familiar? The alarm goes off, and even before the coffee is ready, you’re already calculating in your head how much extra time you’ll need today to account for traffic. For many people, the commute is the least favorite part of the day—time wasted between home and the office. But it doesn’t have to feel that way.
Instead, imagine a perfectly ordinary Tuesday—only this time on an e-scooter. Not as a marketing gimmick, but as something that commuters in Zurich, Bern, and other Swiss cities have been experiencing for quite some time.
In the morning: Head out whenever you want
No need to check the schedule, no rushing to the stop. You put on your helmet, twist the throttle, and you’re on your way. The e-scooter starts up silently—no warm-up, no noise. While cars on the main road inch their way toward downtown, you zip past the traffic. From Oerlikon to downtown, right through other people’s commute home—only in the morning.
The best part: You’re on the move instead of waiting. No transfers, no connections to miss. The road is yours.
On the Road: A Clear Head Instead of a Traffic Jam
It’s one thing to get there faster. It’s another to consider how you get there. Anyone who’s been stuck in traffic in a car knows that feeling of pent-up impatience. Every red light is a minor annoyance. On an e-scooter, the rhythm is different. You’re out in the fresh air, watching the city wake up, and because you’re focused, there’s no room for your thoughts to race.
Many describe this very thing as the biggest difference: the commute goes from being a source of stress to a brief break. You don’t arrive at the office already annoyed, but awake and with a clear head.
Arrival: Looking for a parking spot? No problem.
The classic scenario when you reach your destination: circling the block, searching for a spot that’s never there. With an e-scooter, this daily annoyance is almost completely eliminated. You park it where a car would never fit, and in seconds you’re on your way to the door—instead of a ten-minute walk from the parking garage.
And in the evening, on the way home? That quick detour to the store is suddenly no longer something you have to plan for, but simply a turn off the main road.
“But what about bad weather?”
That’s a fair question, and it deserves an honest answer. Yes, there are days when you’d rather not ride. Rain, slippery roads, bitter cold—on days like that, public transportation or a car is the smarter choice, and that’s perfectly fine. An e-scooter isn’t a substitute for every trip in every kind of weather.
But the number of days with nice weather and dry conditions in the everyday life of Swiss commuters is greater than you might think. With the right clothing, the limit shifts even further. The point isn’t to switch to cycling every single day, but to enjoy the many days when it’s simply a more pleasant way to get to work.
What about charging?
A handy feature that makes everyday life easier: Many modern e-scooters have a removable battery. You take it out, carry it up to your apartment, and charge it overnight using a standard outlet—no dedicated charging spot or wall box required. By morning, it’s fully charged, and your next commute can begin.
Conclusion: The walk is the best part of the day
The average commute in Switzerland is 13.7 kilometers—a short, relaxing ride on an e-scooter. It’s not just the travel time that changes. It’s the feeling: no traffic jams, no hunting for a parking spot, no waiting for a connection. Instead, exercise, fresh air, and a clear head even before the first appointment begins.
The best way to find out if this is right for you is to experience it for yourself. Numbers and descriptions are one thing; actually sitting on it and riding it are quite another. Stop by our location in Regensdorf or Bern and take a test ride.
Until then: Have a safe ride! 🛵
