E-bikes and electric scooters have become prevalent in cities, leading to a notable rise in accidents and injuries. Research from UC San Francisco indicated that e-bike injuries doubled annually from 2017 to 2022, while scooter injuries increased by 45 percent yearly. In response, cities like New York, Madrid, and Paris are moving towards banning or limiting these vehicles. Serious injuries occur, and many near-misses remain unreported, affecting the safety perceptions of tourists who often rent these devices for convenience.
A study from 2024 by researchers at UC San Francisco found that injuries from e-bikes have doubled every year from 2017 to 2022, while injuries from scooters have risen by 45 percent each year.
There are undeniable health and environmental benefits to micromobility vehicle use, but structural changes must be taken to promote safe riding, according to Adrian Fernandez of UCSF.
Major tourist destinations like New York, Madrid, and Paris have begun banning or limiting e-scooters due to the associated risks for pedestrians and riders.
In 2024, a woman in West Hollywood suffered a fractured skull and required hospitalization after being hit by a motorized scooter, showcasing the dangers involved.
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