Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents Spurs School Bans

A surge in electric scooter injuries in recent years has prompted many K-12 schools and colleges to implement bans or significant restrictions on micromobility products. Injuries associated with all micromobility devices -- including e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards -- increased nearly 21% from 2022 to 2021, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) report,…