2017-2022 e-bike injuries doubled annually, e-scooter injuries increased 45%, per a UCSF study, calling for safety measures and a "culture of safety".
New data shows a sharp increase in e-bike and e-scooter injuries in the US, with e-bike injuries doubling each year between 2017 and 2022, and e-scooter injuries rising by 45%. The study, conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, analyzed injuries and hospitalizations related to electric and conventional bikes and scooters. Researchers called for added safety measures and the creation of a "culture of safety" among device users.
July 23, 2024
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