TheScooterScoop

Bay of Plenty Times: “The rapidly rising price of petrol prompted Mr Brunton of Brookfield to trade in his 650cc motorcycle three weeks ago for a 150cc four-stroke scooter – and the benefits are going straight to his back pocket.

In an emerging trend, Bay people are looking to more economical means of transport, alternative fuels and public transport in an effort to avoid the strain of rising petrol costs.

Twice as many mopeds and scooters under 60cc were sold in Tauranga last month compared with June 2004 – 16 compared with 8, according to the Motor Trade Association – reflecting a nation-wide trend in rising scooter sales.”