KNOXVILLE, Tennn. (WVLT) -- In a time of pinching pennies due to high gas prices, there is one business that really seems to really be booming.

Those that have short distances to travel are opting to leave their cars parked, and invest in a little less-traditional form of transportation.

"Just looking at scooters to see if it would be beneficial or not."

Wesley Crow is considering trading four wheels for two.

“I've got a truck so it uses a lot of gas. The more I keep it parked the better."

He’s hoping to park his gas-guzzling truck for a while, and buy a scooter for his daily commute to work.

"Probably about seven miles, so it would help out. It's back roads, so a scooter would work."

Crow isn’t alone. The riding season is early, and the sales department at Honda Yamaha of Knoxville is already selling out of some scooter models.

Jason White with Honda Yamaha of Knoxville says, "They have increased about 35 percent so far this year

The appeal, of course, is excellent gas mileage.

"you can get the 50cc's to 100 to 120 mpg where as the tech back in the back gets about 80 out of his 250cc."

But what about the price tag? If you’re content with back roads, or need something faster for the interstate, the price, for many, seems just right.

"They start at $1,949 and go up to about $8,000."

Crow’s done the math, and would only need a gallon or two of gasoline a month to get him around.

That means for most, the math equates to big savings in a time when $4 gas prices are the norm.

“Anyway to help would be great.”

Keep in mind there are some safety precautions you should take when riding a scooter, and safety classes are recommended.

You also must have a motorcycle license to drive a scooter.

To view safety tips and more information on owning a scooter, just go to VolunteerTV.com and click on the Hot Key.