E-scooter riders are three times more likely than cyclists to end up in hospital, study shows
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By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jul 30 2025 Young, helmetless, and often under the influence, stand-up e-scooter riders are landing in Helsinki emergency rooms at much higher rates than cyclists, spotlighting urgent safety gaps in urban mobility. Study: Comparing the characteristics of electric scooter and bicycle injuries: a retrospective cohort study . Image Credit: Andrey_Popov / Shuttertock In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports , a group of
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