E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yet

  • Written by: Milad Haghani, Senior Lecturer of Urban Mobility, Public Safety & Disaster Risk, UNSW Sydney
E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yetJavyGo/Unsplash

E-scooters are a popular new feature of urban mobility, offering an eco-friendly solution with zero exhaust emissions and agility in city spaces. They make an attractive option for “last-mile” commuting — bridging the gap between public transport and final destinations.

Tourists like them, too, as a convenient way...

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