No More Hiding My Scooter | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Cruz rides his Veo scooter through campus, but lately, it’s become a source of shame—students laugh, strangers judge, and he’s forced to hide his identity with hoodies and sunglasses just to get around. Once a normal commute, scooter riding now carries stigma, but Cruz refuses to let it stop him. He’s faster, cheaper, and even finds joy in gliding past crowds—though he admits to a stalled scooter causing a traffic jam. He draws a line between reckless riders and responsible ones, and now, he’s choosing pride over secrecy, embracing his scooter as his own way to navigate campus life. Listen in…