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Are E Bikes more dangerous than E Scooters?

In recent times, E Scooters have been frequently flagged and branded as more dangerous than their...

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15.57 16 Sep 2025


Are E Bikes more dangerous than E Scooters?


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15.57 16 Sep 2025


In recent times, E Scooters have been frequently flagged and branded as more dangerous than their estranged cousin: the E Bike.

But, is this the case?

Well, according to a new study by Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology Electric Bike users are eight times more likely to crash than E Scooters.

Joining Kieran to discuss this further is Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dr John Legge, and Columnist for the Irish Mirror, Joe O’Shea.


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