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New York City
fromGothamist
1 hour ago

Lime pushes for NYC e-scooters expansion to break up Citi Bike's micromobility monopoly

Lime aims to expand e-scooter services in NYC to compete with Citi Bike, citing increased ridership and transportation gap filling.
#e-bikes
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

E-bike and e-scooter warning issued amid growing' black market

E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged in 2025, raising safety concerns about products from online marketplaces.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Should Toronto seize e-bikes and e-scooters from riders on sidewalks? One councillor thinks so | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Piccadilly Circus billboards warn of e-bike fires

Incompatible or faulty lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters are causing many London fires; avoid unregulated online purchases and buy from reputable retailers.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

E-bikes, E-scooters prohibited on TTC until April | CBC News

Lithium-ion e-bikes and e-scooters are banned from TTC vehicles and property until April 15 due to fire-risk concerns, with enforcement including removal, fines, or arrest.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

E-bike and e-scooter warning issued amid growing' black market

E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged in 2025, raising safety concerns about products from online marketplaces.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Should Toronto seize e-bikes and e-scooters from riders on sidewalks? One councillor thinks so | CBC News

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Public health
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Almost half of people taken to hospital after e-scooter crashes end up in ICU, report finds

E-scooter-related traumatic brain injuries among children have surged, prompting consideration of mandatory helmets and calls for multi-agency safety measures and enforcement.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'Worrying' rise in brain injuries linked to e-scooter use among children as parents urged not to buy them for under-16s

E-scooters are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury among children admitted to Temple Street, with many requiring intensive care and emergency neurosurgery.
Public health
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Shops openly selling e-scooters capable of speeding 60kmh over legal limit, as garda seizures soar

Dangerous high-speed e-scooters capable of 80km/h are being sold and used on public roads despite a 20km/h legal limit and increasing seizures.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Q&A: Will The Bronx's New Council Member Take On Car Culture? - Streetsblog New York City

Shirley Aldebol defeated the Bronx's only Republican City Council member and supports e-scooters, protected bike lanes, outdoor dining, and improved bus and transit access.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago

San Jose on the hunt for new e-scooter provider - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose ended its exclusive scooter permit with Spin after the company failed to deploy the required 500 scooters amid theft, vandalism, and financial infeasibility.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Emergency motion submitted to Dublin City Council for regulation of high-speed e-scooters and scramblers

Call to classify high-powered e-scooters and Surron-type e-scramblers as motor vehicles requiring licensing, registration, insurance, enforcement, and prohibitions after a child’s serious injury.
Public health
fromIndependent
8 months ago

More than a third of people injured in e-scooter crashes in Ireland have drugs or drink in their systems, study finds

Helmet use has decreased and the incidence of e-scooter injuries remains unchanged since legalization.
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London food
fromianVisits
11 months ago

Wandsworth joins TfL's expanding E-Scooter trial as rides Top 5 million

TfL's e-scooter rental trial expands, showcasing improved safety and encouraging sustainable transport.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 year ago

E-bike fires happening 'every other day' in London

E-bike and e-scooter fires are a significant risk in London, with incidents occurring every two days due to battery failures, warns fire chief.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
1 year ago

Lime reports record e-scooter ridership as NYC continues to embrace micro-mobility vehicles

Lime reported record e-scooter ridership in the Bronx and Queens in March 2025, reflecting a growing trend in micro-mobility.
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