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

The 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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What can the city do about e-scooters blocking sidewalks? —

Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024 According to a paper published by UCSF, injuries in the United States of e-bike and e-scooter riders increased from 751 in 2017 to 23,493 in 2022. —

Bruce Bilodeau, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024 As the two quibbled over the price, Butler stepped away and tried to steal the e-scooter. —

Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024 For e-scooter riders, wearing a helmet is a crucial preventive measure as essential as a seatbelt. —

Michelle Weinberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for e-scooter