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After issuing thousands of warnings in two months, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will take a zero-tolerance approach against e-scooter riders caught on footpaths from Jan 1.
But one rider will continue to defy the ban despite being aware of the penalties if he gets caught.
Wanting to be known only as Mr Ariffin, the full-time food delivery rider of three years feels he has little choice because he has three young mouths to feed.
He said the ban, which kicked in on Nov 5, was too sudden and did not give users time to adapt.
With the ban, e-scooters can be used only on the 440km of cycling paths islandwide.
“Come Jan 1, I’ll just have to take my chances on footpaths. I spent $1,500 on this device. I’m not going to waste more money to replace it,” Mr Ariffin, 31, told The New Paper last week.
Nine other users told TNP said they will comply with the ban and are learning to adapt.
LTA has warned that offenders will face a fine of up to $2,000 and/or jail of up to three months from next year.
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