Parking here at Lawrence is a pain in the ass. Due to there never being enough spots, a new craze has surged on campus: Power Wheels.
Yes, those little motorized vehicles are overtaking campus. With no gas to pay for, no insurance to pay, and how cheap they are compared to buying a car, it’s no wonder that they’re the latest craze. College students are reliving their childhood, or finally satisfying their inner child for those students whose parents never bought them a Power Wheels.
“This is way better than my scooter,” shouted one student over the jangle of his keys as he zoomed by.
With so many different types, there is a Power Wheels for everyone these days. Barbie has a Jammin’ Jeep, Lil’ Trail Rider, Trailrider Refresh, and a Beach Party Jeep Wrangler 4 x 4. There are also Little People Tot Rod, Lil’ Kawasaki, Fisher Price Dora ATV, and a Get Set & Go Kart (offered in a girl style too).
If you’re too cool for the Power Wheels name brand, there are tons of other powered ride-ons. They range from fire trucks, pocket rockets, John Deere tractors, Corvettes, Harleys, and much more.
“It’s a little crazy, seeing college students ride around on those little things, but it sure saves on writing parking tickets,” said security officer Dell Cook.
Slim parking leads to power wheels craze
