E-scooters and e-bikes in metropolitan cities are all the rage. They’re convenient, fairly affordable and claimed to be environmentally friendly compared to other forms of motorized transportation.

Despite their fun and accessible qualities, the number of hospitalizations caused by e-scooter and e-bike injuries increased nearly five times over between 2016 and 2024, according to Eridehero, a company that reviews electric transportation products.

Take a look at how injuries have skyrocketed over the past five years:

By the numbers:

E-scooter injuries by age group

E-scooter injuries involving children

Dig deeper:

E-scooter injuries, specifically, rose by 80% last year alone, according to Eridehero’s website.

While the rise in injuries makes e-scooters appear dangerous, it’s a

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