Students and businesses react to personal electronic vehicle ban at Notre Dame

 

NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- According to a release by the university, personal electronic vehicles such as electric scooters, e-bikes or hoverboards will no longer be allowed on the campus of Notre Dame effective December 17.

Student reaction has so far been mixed, with some like Sophomore, Matthew Monpere, frustrated about the sudden increase in commuting time. 

"It's kind of irritating, I play rugby. After I get hit and stuff, the last thing I want to do is walk 25 minutes back to my dorm and stuff like that." said Monpere. 

Others, like Ava Skubic, an ND student and employee at Purely Pressed at Eddy Street Commons, are happy that the change in policy has been made. 

"I've literally gotten hit by an electric scooter on campus before. Honestly the way people use them is kind of dangerous on campus, speeding around walking sidewalks." said Skubic.

Businesses in the area believe that while sit-down restaurants won't be affected, the quicker-stop options for food at Eddy Street Commons could be negatively affected by the ban. 

Students and businesses alike hope that the university follows up on the policy at the end of the spring semester to see if the change has made any impact on-campus.