E-scooters far more dangerous than motorbikes or cycles, analysis suggests
The study also showed e-scooter riders sustained more internal organ and blood vessel damage than motorcyclists or pedal cyclists. Photograph: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe study also showed e-scooter riders sustained more internal organ and blood vessel damage than motorcyclists or pedal cyclists. Children were also at risk with, 16% of e-scooter injuries in under 18s.The findings have led to calls to make e-scooters more stable and safer, especially for women who suffer more chest injuries because the handlebars are typically set at a height for men.
- ▪The study also showed e-scooter riders sustained more internal organ and blood vessel damage than motorcyclists or pedal cyclists.
- ▪Photograph: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe study also showed e-scooter riders sustained more internal organ and blood vessel damage than motorcyclists or pedal cyclists.
- ▪Children were also at risk with, 16% of e-scooter injuries in under 18s.The findings have led to calls to make e-scooters more stable and safer, especially for women who suffer more chest injuries because the handlebars are typically set at
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The study also showed e-scooter riders sustained more internal organ and blood vessel damage than motorcyclists or pedal cyclists. Photograph: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe study also showed e-scooter riders sustained more internal organ and blood vessel damage than motorcyclists or pedal cyclists. Photograph: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Getty ImagesScienceE-scooters far more dangerous than motorbikes or cycles, analysis suggests Study of accidents in England and Wales shows e-scooter riders three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injury than bikersIan Sample Science editorThu 6 Aug 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 6 Aug 2026 11.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleElectric scooter riders are three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain…
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