We switched about four years ago and I still cannot say it was the right thing to do. When the weather is warm it works very well. But when cold or rainy we find ourselves just not going out. We originally decided that if we needed transportation for considerable distance in metro areas we would rent a car. So far that has not been necessary. We haul a pretty large scooter (Yamaha Majesty) so we can move with highway traffic and it works well for two up riding with a large under seat cavity for groceries. It is a real plus for parking. I can load and unload without assistance but it does take a bit of time to secure for travel.