The hidden health dangers of electric scooters: how ‘assisted mobility’ is making us less mobile

The hidden health dangers of electric scooters: how ‘assisted mobility’ is making us less mobile

Wpadington/ShutterstockElectric scooters have become a common sight in our cities. They are often touted as an emblem of modern micro-mobility, a solution that promises to ease congestion, reduce travel times and cut emissions. However, behind their promise and modernity lies a hidden danger: these vehicles pose a threat to the health and safety of young people. The World Health Organisation has identified physical inactivity as a “silent threat…