I run my scooter with 20ah of lithium and it weighs in just under 150lbs. The weight argument is invalid for many reasons.

What's the difference between a 240lbs rider on a 50lbs bike or 140lbs rider on a 150lbs bike?
What's safer? 40 lbs of battery on a 30lbs bike or 60 lbs of battery on a 120lbs bike

Scooter Style bikes also get the argument that they take up more space in the bike lanes, My petals when folded are 22 inches wide, 28inches unfolded. My handle bar width is 26 inches. A standard bicycle handle bar width is around 24 to 26 inches. So the width argument is INVALID

I believe scooter style bikes should use MUP's respectfully and responsibly.