e-scooter
noun
e-scoot·er
ˈē-ˌskü-tər 
plural e-scooters
: a scooter propelled by an electric motor : electric scooter
The rise of shared e-scooters is just one of several recent tech-powered experiments in urban mobility.—
Kevin Roose
Kevin RooseThe report's authors said that the mood has shifted among e-scooter users. Last year's survey found that over 40% used e-scooters for fun whereas this year that number is 30% with increasing numbers of people using the vehicles for specific purposes, like commuting or travelling to social events.—Jonathan Keane
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In November 2021 in London, a lithium-ion battery e-scooter fire started on a train and continued to burn on the platform at Parsons Green.
—John Orlando, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
Additional time starts at $5 an hour. E-bikes and e-scooters: Residents get unlimited use of e-bikes and e-scooters from Ridy, docked in charging stations.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
In 2024, Chicago set a yearly record for rides on the Divvy bike system and shared e-scooters, hitting more than 10 million trips, the Department of Transportation said.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
For frequent commuters, owning an e-scooter makes economic sense.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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John Orlando, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
Additional time starts at $5 an hour. E-bikes and e-scooters: Residents get unlimited use of e-bikes and e-scooters from Ridy, docked in charging stations.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
In 2024, Chicago set a yearly record for rides on the Divvy bike system and shared e-scooters, hitting more than 10 million trips, the Department of Transportation said.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
For frequent commuters, owning an e-scooter makes economic sense.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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“E-scooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-scooter. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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