It's documented: rising fatalities and severe injuries linked to electric scooters and bicycles are a nationwide crisis, stretching far beyond major hubs like New York City into smaller cities, towns, and suburban communities.
And all of it was predicted.
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As E-Bikes and Scooters Surge on New York Streets, So Do Fatal Crashes (Gift Article)
More than two dozen people have died in crashes involving electric bikes and scooters in New York City this year. Officials are moving to address a growing safety crisis.