A YouTuber Emily Hartridge death on an electric scooter in London, England when she was hit by a truck has renew safety concerns on e-scooter and other alternative last mile transportation.
Emily Hartridge made videos about fitness and mental health, died after her scooter was hit by a truck in London, which some media outlets claim is the first such fatality in UK. many in the media and politics have challenged the safety of e-scooters as their use is on the raise rs in North America, Asia and parts of Europe.
Consumer Reports reported in February that there have been about 1,500 incidents of people seeking treatment for e-scooter-related injuries in the U.S. since late 2017.
Boston Consulting Group estimates the global market for shared e-scooter rides could reach up to $50 billion by 2025, but noted that “mass adoption” isn’t certain
