10 steps you can take to help you avoid injuries.
Ever ridden an e-scooter or e-bike? The convenience, affordability, and flat-out fun of these “micromobility” modes of transportation are undeniable. But did it also seem a bit dangerous?
In fact, the rate of accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters is climbing. Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising given their dramatic jump in popularity. And then there’s the way riders often use them: at high speed, near cars and pedestrians, and on roads and sidewalks that weren’t designed for them.
Disruptive innovations, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, inevitably come with downsides. So, how can we minimize risks for accidents?
E-bikes, e-scooters, and injuries
Between 2018 and 2022, sales of e-bikes rose from around 250,000 per year to more than a million. E-bike and e-scooter rentals have also increased dramatically. As their popularity grows, emergency rooms are seeing many more people injured while riding e-bikes and e-scooters.