A transporter has wheels for transporting at least one person (U). The transporter comprises a self-balancing wheelchair (200； 300) comprising a platform (110), a seat (120； 320) for a human occupant (U) mounted on the platform, two wheels (101) at opposite sides of the platform with coinciding wheel axes, respective motors (102) for driving the wheels with respect to the platform. The transporter is configured to be controlled by a person (P) positioned behind the seat.
