Electric kick-scooters, you know, the stand-up type a lot of us used to bop around on when we were kids, are rapidly gaining popularity in what's being referred to as the micromobility segment. Previously occupied by the likes of standard bicycles and maybe even skateboards, the micromobility sector is a microcosm of technological innovation, and sees new entrants popping up at a blistering pace.
I'm sure a lot of you reading this article have a generally negative perception when it comes to electric kick scooters. Indeed, they've gained quite a bit of notoriety in several parts of world, largely due to how accessible they are. Reports of hundreds of minor accidents, reckless riding, and generally unruly behavior on the part of e-scooter riders have been spreading like wildfire. In fact, some cities have gone as far as to outright ban these two-wheelers on public roads.
