New study reveals where and why most fatal e-scooter crashes occur: 80% involve cars
About 30 people in the United States have been killed riding electric scooters since 2018. Most—80% – were hit by drivers of cars.
Apr 16, 2021
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Scoot over! Study reveals E-scooter use in Washington D.C.
Electric scooters or 'e-scooters' are taking over cities worldwide and have broad appeal with tourists. Although e-scooter use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, its popularity could rebound rapidly, especially if travelers ...
Mar 1, 2021
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Comparing the promise and reality of e-scooters
Is shared micromobility the ideal first/last mile supplement to transit? Can electric scooters make it easier for historically disadvantaged populations to get around? In just three years, brand-new fleets of e-scooters have ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Study compares benefits of scooter-sharing vs. bike-sharing
While ridesharing services like Grab, Uber and Gojek have become a pervasive part of life, many countries in the Asia Pacific are still unconvinced when it comes to micro-mobility such as bike and scooter-sharing. While convenient, ...
Sep 24, 2020
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Between renting and buying, Unagi offers personal scooters with a subscription
A small California startup says it might have the answer to getting scooters into more hands for contact-free transportation: a subscription plan.
Aug 6, 2020
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Scooters, e-bikes gain traction as virus lockdowns ease
Electric bikes and scooters, dismissed before the pandemic as a curiosity or nuisance, are getting fresh traction in cities seeking new transportation options as they emerge from lockdowns.
Jun 17, 2020
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Uber investment deepens ties with scooter startup Lime
Uber is leading a $170 million investment in scooter- and bike-sharing startup Lime, in a move that deepens the ties between the two "sharing economy" platforms, the companies said Thursday.
May 7, 2020
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Coronavirus: Lime removes scooters in US, other countries
Transport company Lime is pulling its electric scooters from nearly two dozen countries, including the United States, as the new coronavirus spreads worldwide.
Mar 19, 2020
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It's a bird. It's a plane. It's an e-scooter?
Since e-scooters arrived in Atlanta in spring 2018, roads and sidewalks from midtown to downtown have been abuzz with the devices, which provide a fast, fun and affordable transportation alternative.
Mar 3, 2020
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E-scooters: The impact legalization would have in the UK
It is currently illegal to ride e-scooters in public spaces in the UK, but this has not stopped riders appearing on roads and pavements. An upcoming national consultation means it is a good time to consider the implications ...
Feb 19, 2020
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