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E-Scooters: Risky Ride or Smart Commute | Lansing News
Consumer Reports is sounding the alarm on e-scooters, urging riders to avoid them due to skyrocketing injuries and deaths—nearly 80,000 injuries and over 200 fatalities since 2017. With speeds now reaching 28 mph and riders often standing without helmets, the risks are dire. The group demands industry-wide safety standards, including mandatory protective gear like helmets, wrist guards, and knee pads—and warns against distractions like phones or headphones. While e-scooters remain a popular urban transit option, the report insists riders must prioritize safety—or reconsider hopping on…
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