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Product Introduction of Segway
The name Segway is derived from the word segue, meaning smooth transition. PT is an abbreviation for personal transporter. -
Disney Banned Segways
In February 2004, Disney banned Segway PTs from its theme parks, stating they had not been approved by the FDA as medical devices. -
Disney began offering Segway tours IN the same month
Disney began offering Segway tours of its Epcot theme park. -
Summer Olympics
The special police forces trained to protect the public during the 2008 Summer Olympics used the Segway for mobility.[8] -
Segways Expand
Segways are used in Europe, but mainly in niche markets (such as guided city tours); they are not commonly used as a means of transportation. Their use on public streets is allowed in most countries, but often with restrictions. A few countries require vehicle insurance and a license plate. -
Use must be permitted
In 2011, the U.S. government Department of Justice amended regulations that implement title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ruled that the Segway is an "other power-driven mobility device" and its use must be permitted unless the covered entity can demonstrate that users cannot operate the class of devices in accordance with legitimate safety requirements. -
Bringing the Product Back With Stroller Segways
In order to bring the segway back into the market I believe a product that people would be interested in would be a stroller segway, for intant children. This way moms can control the stroller using a remote or joystick type controlling system. Taking away all of the pushing and pulling and getting stuck with a regular push stroller.
