I've had the opposite experience -- the rental bikes are heavy and slow, but they generally go in a straight line and are easy to pass.
Scooters tend to weave across the bike lane and need to be given a wide berth when passing (not sure if it's a balance issue, or the rider is trying to avoid hitting road imperfections with those tiny 4" wheels)
> (not sure if it's a balance issue, or the rider is trying to avoid hitting road imperfections with those tiny 4" wheels)
Yes.
Source: was riding on a scooter to work for a couple of years. If wheels are made of plastic instead of rubber and air, you can feel every tooth filling on the smallest unevenness.
Scooters tend to weave across the bike lane and need to be given a wide berth when passing (not sure if it's a balance issue, or the rider is trying to avoid hitting road imperfections with those tiny 4" wheels)