Concerns are growing over the surge of e-scooters and bikes on the Seapoint Promenade, with many pedestrians worried about safety as scooters zoom past, sometimes ridden by children with no helmets. Nicola Jowell, councillor for the Atlantic Seaboard, ward 54, speaks to John Maytham about the rules, the plans to make the Promenade a pedestrian-only zone, and what measures are being considered to keep everyone safe. 

 

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Concerns are growing over the surge of e-scooters and bikes on the&nbsp;Seapoint&nbsp;Promenade, with many pedestrians worried about safety as scooters zoom past, sometimes ridden by children with no helmets. Nicola Jowell, councillor for the Atlantic Seaboard, ward 54, speaks to John Maytham about the rules, the plans to make the Promenade a pedestrian-only zone, and what measures are being considered to keep everyone safe.&nbsp;
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Seapoint&nbsp;Promenade, E-scooters, Bikes, Pedestrian Safety, Atlantic Seaboard, Ward 54, Nicola Jowell, Cape Town, Public Safety, Council Discussion, Promenade Regulations, Ride-on Scooters, Cycling Safety, Community Concerns, John Maytham, Cape Talk, Breakfast Show, Listener Feedback, Urban Mobility, Safe Public Spaces&nbsp;

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Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.
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Scooters on the Promenade: Safe fun or a growing hazard? 

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