Reasons to own a roommate who owns a scooter:

Said rider can:
Get off and press the "walk" button, to change the lights
Pick up packaged granola bars and other such goods from the side of the road
Sing where no one can hear her (it's too windy when you're driving)
Pitching in for gas means handing over my extra pennies
You get to know what your horn really sounds like
Basket on the back!!!