I don’t mind the runners. Reality is this: if you are riding at less than 4 mph, then a real runner may pass you.
What I don’t like is that if a runner is alongside the road and you’re using the Companion app to give “Ride ons” then the runner will get a “RIDE on” as well. Almost like you are making fun of him/her. They should be excluded from the “ride on” feature.