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The name Segway is derived from the word segue, meaning smooth transition. PT is an abbreviation for personal transporter.
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In February 2004, Disney banned Segway PTs from its theme parks, stating they had not been approved by the FDA as medical devices.
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Disney began offering Segway tours of its Epcot theme park.
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The special police forces trained to protect the public during the 2008 Summer Olympics used the Segway for mobility.[8]
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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.
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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.
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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.
