Dangerous encounters: Ilse Schimps fights against ruthless scooter driving

Dangerous encounters: Ilse Schimps fights against ruthless scooter driving

Wels. Ilse Schimp, an active lady of almost 75 years, has a new problem child in her everyday life: the numerous e-scooters that whiten through the streets and sidewalks of our city. Despite their joie de vivre and the support of a light e-wheelchair, every walk becomes a nerve game. Especially in areas such as the Traun or Lichtenegg, she has always experienced unpleasant encounters with ruthless drivers of this electric scooter.

"I talked to friends and even with a police employee. She recommended that I share my experiences in the newspaper," says Schimp. There is nothing more like before on Schimps ’excursions, since it is often jeopardized by e-scooter drivers in their speed or field of movement. "When I sit in a wheelchair, the wheelchair makes noise. Suddenly a driver rushes past me. This is not only frightening for me, but also for my dog!"

alarming incidents

Your experiences speak a clear language: an incident occurred recently that made it listen to. On a Sunday morning, she drove on DragoNerstrasse and had to stop at a red traffic light. "Suddenly two scooters - a man and a woman - came directly to me from Kienzlstraße. They did not see the traffic lights or me! They crashed into my wheelchair and overturned me." Fortunately, her dog remained unharmed on the other street. Schimps ’wheelchair was damaged in the collision and had to be repaired.

This Situation was not the only incident that scared her. "I have a queasy feeling when young people pull by two people on a scooter. When I talk to them, I often get to hear rough insults," she reports frustrated. The constant concern that something could happen during the walk is heavily burdening.

health consequences and constant fear

One of the most terrifying events only happened a few weeks ago when an e-scooter roamed her. The driver stopped briefly, seemed to be scared, but then drove away without taking care of them. "My dog was scared and I was too. The incident triggered a migraine attack and a panic attack with me," she says. Despite these challenges, Schimps continues to make excursions with her loyal four -legged friend, but fear remains a constant companion.

"I don't see myself alone with my anxiety. Other seniors, mothers and dog owners also tell me about similar experiences," reports Schimps. She is very worried about security on the streets and wonders why you cannot let e-scooters drive on suitable bike paths. "It is not acceptable that people run the risk, just so that others ruthlessly have fun!", She emphasizes and finally mentions the problem with the e-scooters that are carelessly left. These challenges lead to a feeling of uncertainty in public space, where measures are urgently required.