I don't own a TravelScoot but I investigated a number of folding scooters before buying a Triaxe Sport. All folding scooters are expensive, and you trade off comfort for portability. If she is willing to deal with taking apart a scooter rather than folding it, she may be able to get a somewhat lower price. (Watch out for those labelled "portable" or "travel" scooters - that may be a euphemism for those that must be taken apart rather than folded for travel, and even the pieces can be heavy. I saw one that proudly boasted its heaviest piece was "only" 96 lb!) A number of people on the cruise board I used to read use and love TravelScoots. I wasn't able to lift the scooter in and out of my car when I first got it last November, but after months of working out at the YMCA I now can and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the independence! Definitely try one before buying, they aren't perfect and take some getting used to. I cannot stand very long, so anything I would have to take apart is out for me, but it takes me less than 60 seconds to fold or unfold my scooter.