The user followed the established system for scooter rentals, which includes receiving a deposit refund upon proper docking. The stranger's request was essentially asking the user to forgo their refund for the stranger's convenience. The user should not be guilt-tripped for adhering to the rules and protecting their own money. The nerve of that freeloader!
The user's refusal, while technically within their rights, demonstrates a lack of consideration for others. The amount in question was minimal, and helping the stranger would have been a small act of kindness. The user prioritized a trivial refund over social harmony, creating an awkward public scene. Such pettiness is unbecoming.
The user was under no obligation to give the stranger the scooter without receiving the deposit. The established system clearly outlines the process for refunds, and the user followed it correctly. However, the situation could have been handled with more tact. A simple explanation without immediately docking the scooter might have softened the interaction. The stranger's entitlement is also not excusable.