The e-scooter boom has caused at least 11 deaths since the beginning of 2018

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The e-scooter boom has caused at least 11 deaths since the beginning of 2018
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In the US alone, riders took 38.5 million trips on rentable scooters in 2018, according to the National Association of City Transportation Officials.

At least 11 scooter deaths have been recorded since the beginning of 2018, 9 of which occurred on rented vehicles. In the US alone, riders took 38.5 million trips on rentable scooters in 2018. Bird, Lime and their competitors have racked up massive valuations as they expand globally. Uber and Lyft have got into the business too, with both companies buying bike and scooter operators last year.

At least 11 scooter deaths have been recorded since the beginning of 2018, 9 of which occurred on rented vehicles. In the US alone, riders took 38.5 million trips on rentable scooters in 2018. Bird, Lime and their competitors have racked up massive valuations as they expand globally. Uber and Lyft have got into the business too, with both companies buying bike and scooter operators last year.

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