Confused Between Renting and Buying An Electric Scooter?

[Mandy Rudd]

I know it's an e-bike forum, but I still want to know if I should rent or buy an electric scooter. I live in Chicago, and there are two brands of rental scooters, BIRD & LIME, available on most streets of the city. I need an e-scooter for commuting from home to the office, which is only three miles away.
I only need it for commuting, because I am frustrated to drive my car in traffic, especially in peak hours. So, I choose to ride an electric scooter, but renting or buying is a bit of a confusion for me. I also read some of the comparison articles between renting and buying an electric scooter. These are a few of them I found on Google:

Renting VS Owning An Electric Scooter - Shell RIDE

shellride.com

Should You Buy or Rent An Electric Scooter? | Escooter Info

Have you ever wondered whether it’s best to own or rent an electric scooter? Nowadays, electric scooters are everywhere in our cities. They are popular

escooterinfo.com

Electric Scooter: Is It Better to Buy or Rent?

Electric scooters for adults have now become the talk of the town due to their impressive features. People are now incorporating this latest mode of transport into their daily lives since it offers better convenience, durability, and portability. Therefore, many people are now wondering...

varlascooter.com

While reading those articles, I found they all have balanced answers, so I really wanted to know your viewpoint on this. I don't want to spend my money on a scooter, which I regret later on. Any advice will be helpful for you.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I cannot answer your questions Mandy. I found renting the LIME e-scooters pretty expensive but I mostly rent from them on my European business trips.

 

[PCeBiker]

Just go rent one and try it.

Then rent it again when it's raining or snowing and try it again.