The number of accidents involving electric scooters has increased 20-fold in a short space of time. The Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (SUVA) expects 3,500 accidents this year.

Practical, easy to transport and inexpensive to maintain, electric scooters are easy to hire in Switzerland’s major cities. Their many advantages mean that they are very popular with different age groups, SUVA noted on Thursday.

On the other hand, they are contributing to an increase in the number of accidents. According to insurance statistics, almost 2,300 accidents involving these vehicles occurred in 2021. In 2018, only around 100 accidents were recorded. …

  • dlpkl@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Imagine going 50kmh without a helmet on a vehicle that’s inclined to flip over itself while you’re standing and with your hands by your sides. Death traps

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      11 months ago

      I am all for better enforcment of the 20kmh limit.

      And they should drive on the road.