Boris Johnson rode an electric scooter and he loved it
On a visit to Tel Aviv's Google Campus, a co-working space that aims to accelerate the growth of startups, Johnson rode an electric scooter and tried out some virtual reality goggles.
The goggles were supposed to help Johnson empathise with animals by showing him what it's like to be a dog. Unfortunately, it took Johnson a while to realise he wasn't a cat:
That moment when Boris Johnson thinks he's a cat but finds out he's a dog. And barks. pic.twitter.com/jt08SGx0xL
- Richard Wheeler (@richard_kaputt) November 9, 2015
After pretending to be a dog for a bit, Johnson was treated to a virtual reality tour of his own city, London.
Now living in a virtual reality...@LBC pic.twitter.com/RxdyswbFY0
- Tom Swarbrick (@TomSwarbrick1) November 9, 2015
Riding the Inu, an electric scooter designed by Israeli company Haifu, actually looked quite tricky. Boris did well not to fall off.
This is an Inu bike... Boris Johnson gives it a go in Tel Aviv pic.twitter.com/fmLoMZOXVt
- Richard Wheeler (@richard_kaputt) November 9, 2015
Plaintive cry of "we need to go Boris!" @LBC pic.twitter.com/dla3AMawLe
- Tom Swarbrick (@TomSwarbrick1) November 9, 2015
He even proudly tweeted a picture of himself on it afterwards.
Amazing visit to @google incubator hub Tel Aviv to explore tech innovation opportunities for London #borisinisrael pic.twitter.com/ekD320pcFg
- Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) November 9, 2015
There's a serious point to the frivolity. When Israeli companies go international, they often overlook Europe and go straight to the US.
Boris is hoping that his visit will encourage Israeli companies to consider expanding to the UK and even offer their shares to the public in London.
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