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Who's liable if you're injured or killed riding an e-scooter?

The rental e-scooter craze is sweeping the globe, with millions of the vehicles dotting pavements in more than 600 cities. Studies predict there will be 4.6 million shared e-scooters in operation worldwide by 2024.

The Conversation

Solution or hazard? Australia’s e-scooter debate gains speed, but the rules are a mess

With rising petrol prices and environmental concerns, e-scooters are quickly growing in popularity. But as legislation lags, are they safe?

The Guardian - AU

The Rise of the Bike Hire Tribes

Bike rental in the city has gone berserk. Before getting in the wrong saddle, let Martin Robinson find the wheels for you

Evening Standard

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Lime Begins Pilot Testing Of New Citra Electric Scooter In California

E-mobility company Lime is running tests for its new electric scooter, the Citra. It’s designed for longer distances as opposed to its fleet of standup scooters.

InsideEVs

People choosing not to wear a helmet when riding because it messes up their hair

"People often avoid wearing helmets, despite feeling safer when using one."

Wales Online

E-scooter safety prioritised amid initial concerns by authorities during trial in Salford

“We consider the safety of our vehicles, those riding them and members of the public our biggest priority."

Manchester Evening News

TfL announces extension to e-scooter rental trial

Londoners will be able to continue hiring e-scooters until at least November this year after TfL announced an extension to a trial scheme.

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‘I know they’re exciting – but calm down!’ Britain’s love-hate affair with the e-scooter

There are more than 750,000 private e-scooters in the UK, most of them being used illegally. Why have they become so popular – and so disliked?

The Guardian - UK

E-scooters could return to the streets of Rochdale despite end of controversial trial

The year long pilot came to an end last month, with council chiefs opting not to extend the scheme by a further six months.

Manchester Evening News

E-scooter use on the rise in Victoria as petrol prices continue to impact cost of living

E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular across Victoria as petrol prices remain high, with commuters looking for ways to save money.

ABC News

4,000 electric scooters hitting Chicago streets next month

Three firms — Lime, Spin and Superpedestrian — will start renting 1,000 scooters apiece outside downtown. City Hall also will let Lyft, operator of the Divvy bike-sharing system, add 1,000 scooters to its 230 downtown docking stations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Empty Topman and Topshop in Swansea city centre filled with new clothing retailer

A new women's clothes retailer has set up shop in the home of the former big name retailer which had been there for decades

Wales Online

Salford's e-scooter trial extended as concerns quashed

“We have had only a handful of complaints from members of the public."

Manchester Evening News

Scooters may be the next EV to get a universal warning noise

Researchers in the UK are working with companies like Lime to develop the first universal warning noise for electric scooters.

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E-scooter firms to develop universal warning sound after collisions

Licensed operators Dott, Lime and Tier are working with engineers amid concerns from charities for blind people

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