ECONOMIC DOWNTURN GOOD FOR SCOOTER SALES

ECONOMIC DOWNTURN GOOD FOR SCOOTER SALES

MIAMI (Wireless Flash) – The economic downturn may be bad for airlines, but it’s good news for motor scooters. A U.S. company that imports an Italian line of scooters says sales are up 20 percent thanks to people who are buying scooters as a cheaper way to get around. In some areas of the U.S., Malaguti USA is selling out of the scooters. Spokesman Chris Esposito says when the economy is bad, consumers can’t afford to buy a new car, but a $3000 new scooter is something they can afford. Even better: unlike cars, most states don’t require scooter drivers to have car insurance because the scooters are registered as a moped.

Mon 10-08-01