The proliferation of e-scooters has proven to be both popular and controversial, as a study found 1 in 3 injured riders were hurt on their first trip. After a deadly accident in Nashville, MayorBriley explains why his city may ban them.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Texas' Austin Public Health Department study found that one in three injured riders were hurt on their first trip, and about 63% had ridden nine times or fewer before their injury. The researchers concluded that additional training may be necessary for e-scooter riders. Electric scooters hit streets nationwide in 2018, proving to be both popular and controversial.
The companies have taken some steps to improve safety. Some of their apps include instructions on how to ride the e-scooters safely.Dockless electric scooters operated by scooter-share company Bird, parked on a sidewalk in San Diego's North Park, in August 2018. Some companies have redesigned their scooters with features such as larger wheels to better handle poorly maintained streets.
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