The controversial use of segways on Boston’s streets and sidewalks will be discussed at an upcoming hearing, as requested by District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina.

The debate comes after the recent series of North End/Waterfront neighborhood meetings regarding the C.V. license for Boston Gliders’ expansion at 75 Commercial Street.
NEWNC Opposes Segway Tours’ Beverage License Application
NEWRA Opposes Segway C.V. License, Hears from the Councilor and Gets a History Lesson

Universal Hub recaps the discussion at this week’s City Council meeting.
Today’s Boston Globe editorializes on the issue preferring to keep them off the busy sidewalks.


Previous posts that you may find interesting:

  1. Segway Hearing Requested by Councilor LaMattina
  2. Globe Recaps Neighborhood Meetings on Segway C.V. License

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