Engineering professor warns e-scooters have unstable design that increases crash risk
A mechanical engineering professor says e-scooters' unstable design makes them prone to crashes and serious injuries.
A mechanical engineering professor has raised concerns about the safety of e-scooters, citing their unstable design as a factor that makes users more likely to crash. The professor warns that this instability increases the risk of serious injury to riders.
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'Simply, you will slam on the road': How dangerous are e-scooters?
The "unstable" design of e-scooters makes them easier to crash, with a higher chance of serious injury, a mechanical engineering professor says.