In Japan, authorities act as tourists recklessly cruise on electric suitcases, prompting prosecution for the first offender in Osaka. A surge of chaos accompanies the tourism boom.

These battery-powered bags can speed up to 8 mph. Concerns over safety swell as officials grapple with categorizing them as motorized vehicles. New regulations may be on the horizon, driven by a need to protect the public in bustling areas.

The push for regulation reflects a growing tension between "far right" demands for stricter controls and "progressive" calls for innovation in travel. Balancing safety with freedom proves a complex challenge in a changing landscape.

The Digest, 7/29/2024 @130AM, CDT

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