GREENER TRANSPORTATION OR MEANER TRANSPORTATION? E-SCOOTERS: THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS
In July, a group of 55 protesters made a show of support for better infrastructure and safer roads to better accommodate bikes and e-scooters. Meanwhile, the family of an Atlanta man who was killed by a car while riding an e-scooter is pushing to get e-scooters banned from city roads. Stories like this are not limited to just Atlanta. Ever since e-scooters appeared overnight on city street corners, their popularity has grown, along with the number of injuries and fatalities associated with them. So, what are the arguments for keeping them around, and what are the arguments for banning them altogether?
The primary arguments in favor of e-scooters are their eco-friendliness and their convenience. Proponents of the e-scooter trend argue they are a greener form of transportation and having them as an alternative mode of transportation, especially in crowded city centers, can ease traffic congestion. Saving time and saving the environment can be powerful motivators to keep e-scooters around, especially for younger generations. The arguments against e-scooters cite a lack of regulation and a lack of adequate safety measures as the main reasons for scrapping their use altogether. Most e-scooter regulation has had to come after-the-fact, and in worst-case scenarios, after serious accidents. Haphazard placement of
the scooters on the sidewalks angered pedestrians before the Atlanta City Council started imposing fines on scooter companies for blocking walking paths. At the same time, the scooters themselves are not immune to mechanical failures. One Atlanta woman ended up with 15 stitches in her face after her e-scooter’s manual break failed, and she slammed into some wrought-iron railing. Despite the e-scooter’s purported benefits, many cities are imposing regulations on e-scooter companies, and some cities are banning their use altogether. Users should know the laws and the dangers. If you’re ever in an accident involving an e-scooter, be sure to call Marks Law Group for a free consultation for your case.
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