Here in Paducah, KY, population approximately 27,000 people, a small business opened a few months ago. It's called Segway of Paducah. I don't know how successful the business has been yet as I rarely see anyone riding around town on one. I haven't yet taken a ride on one myself.
One of the offerings they have is a tour of the LowerTown district. This portion of town has been in the revitalization process for the past several years. This program has greatly improved this part of town from the dilapidated homes it once contained. City officials began offering a program called the Artist Relocation Program in 2001. This program offers acquired properties to artists at a substantial discount if the artist agrees to renovate the property or build a new structure on it. The program has been extremely successful. Artists from all over the country have relocated, to Paducah! This area has several eating establishments and galleries. Each year they have several events that draw a growing number for a good time.
Atmos Energy, the local natural gas company, used to use the the Segways, and they may still. Their meter readers would ride around on them. I haven't seen them doing that in a while either. At my my wife's business she had a gas company employee ride one right into her store to check the meter. She called Atmos to complain and was told he wasn't supposed to be riding them into stores.
Notice the pic has a golfer carrying golf clubs. Seen many golfers riding one on the course? I heard on the news last week there was talk of making golf carts street legal due to the increase in the fuel costs.
If you're interested in the Artist Relocation Program (NY Times), search your favorite search engine and you'll find many links to choose from.
