Witness History
The invention of the mobility scooter
Mar 06, 2026
· 10m
<p>In 1967, American plumber Al Thieme promised his wife with multiple sclerosis that he would find her an alternative to a wheelchair.</p><p>He came up with a battery-powered seat on wheels.</p><p>He called it an ‘amigo’ and soon other people wanted one too. In 1968, he founded Amigo Mobility International and started selling his vehicles around the world.</p><p>He speaks to Rachel Naylor.</p><p>Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take …
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