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"E-scooters are a popular new feature of urban mobility, offering an
eco-friendly solution with zero exhaust emissions and agility in city spaces.
They make an attractive option for “last-mile” commuting — bridging the gap
between public transport and final destinations.
Tourists like them, too, as a convenient way to explore new cities.
Launched in Singapore in 2016, the global electric scooter market is valued at
more than US$33.18 billion (A$49 billion) and is growing each year by around
10%.
More than 600 cities globally have embraced e-scooter sharing programs, yet
reactions to these micro-mobility vehicles vary, making them a contentious
urban planning issue.
Cities such as San Francisco and Madrid initially banned e-scooters, citing
safety and public space concerns, but later introduced regulations for their
use. Paris conducted a referendum, resulting in an e-scooter ban.
In Australia, the response has been more welcoming, though regulations differ
across states and territories. What do we know about how safe e-scooters are?
And what can we learn from other cities?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
