Scooters Vs Bikes: Which Is The Safer Choice?

Electric scooters have been shown to be more dangerous than bicycles. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that e-scooters send more people to hospital than bicycles and walking. In fact, 249 people were admitted for e-scooter injuries, compared to 195 for bicycle injuries and 181 for pedestrian injuries. E-scooters pose a threat not only to riders but also to pedestrians, who are in danger from careless riding or slips, trips and falls.

Electric scooter riders are more likely to be admitted to hospital than bicycle riders

E-scooters are considered more dangerous than bicycles because their wheels are too small, they are less stable, and they have less shock absorption. They are also often left on sidewalks, blocking walkways and posing trip hazards. Scooter riders may also ride on sidewalks, taking refuge from overcrowded roads or missing bike lanes, and can hit unsuspecting pedestrians with deadly consequences.

One way to address the issue of dangerous e-scooter conditions is to follow basic safety tips.

Electric scooters are less stable than bikes

This is backed up by a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, which found that e-scooters send more people to the hospital than bicycles. Over a one-year period, 249 people were admitted for e-scooter injuries, compared to 195 for bicycle injuries and 181 for pedestrian injuries.

E-scooters also pose a threat to pedestrians, either because of careless riding or slips, trips and falls. They are often left on sidewalks, blocking walkways and creating trip hazards. Riders also sometimes take to the sidewalk to avoid busy roads or missing bike lanes, putting pedestrians at risk.

One experienced rider of both bikes and e-scooters says: "The simple answer is scooters are absolutely more dangerous than bikes. The wheels are too small and they just aren’t as stable and they can’t have as much shock absorption."

Electric scooters are often ridden on pavements, posing a threat to pedestrians

E-scooters don’t just pose a threat to scooter riders. As the study shows, pedestrians are also in danger from electric scooters either because of careless riding or slips, trips and falls. This is further exacerbated by the fact that e-scooters are often left on sidewalks, blocking walkways and posing trip hazards.

The danger of e-scooters compared to bicycles can be attributed to the fact that the wheels on scooters are too small, they are less stable, and they can’t have as much shock absorption. This makes them more difficult to handle, especially at high speeds.

Electric scooters are left on pavements, blocking walkways

According to a recent study, electric scooters are more dangerous than bicycles. In fact, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, e-scooters send more people to the hospital than bicycles and walking. The study was conducted between September 2017 and August 2018 in two different LA emergency rooms. It found that, during the one-year time period, 249 people were admitted for e-scooter injuries, compared to just 195 for bicycle injuries and 181 for pedestrian injuries.

E-scooters don’t just pose a threat for scooter riders. As the study shows, pedestrians are also in danger from electric scooters either because of careless riding or slips, trips and falls.

The wheels on electric scooters are too small, and they are not as stable as bicycles. They also can’t have as much shock absorption.

Electric scooter riders are more likely to be injured by slips, trips and falls

The instability of electric scooters can lead to a higher risk of accidents, especially for inexperienced riders. In addition, electric scooters are often left on sidewalks, creating trip hazards for pedestrians. Riders may also choose to ride on sidewalks to avoid busy roads or missing bike lanes, which can put pedestrians at risk of injury.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that electric scooters sent more people to the hospital than bicycles or walking. During a one-year period in Los Angeles, 249 people were admitted for e-scooter injuries, compared to 195 for bicycle injuries and 181 for pedestrian injuries. This study highlights the increased risk of injury associated with electric scooters, particularly when compared to traditional forms of transportation like bicycles.

The results of the study have led to a number of e-scooter lawsuits, as the dangers of electric scooters become more widely recognised. While electric scooters can be a convenient and fun way to get around, it is important for riders to be aware of the potential risks and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of those around them. Following basic safety tips, such as wearing a helmet and obeying traffic laws, can help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

Frequently asked questions