This European article about some research on eScooters and injury prevalence when compared to bike riders in several European Countries should be a warning to us what lie ahead for us too. 
We see the growing numbers of Hire eScooters around our communities and curse those inconsiderate users that just leave them in inappropriate places blocking footpaths or other public accessways. But do we understand the risks when using eScooters?
This European article about some research on eScooters and injury prevalence when compared to bike riders in several European Countries should be a warning to us what lie ahead for us too.
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