# E-scooters cause more brain injuries than motorbikes, UK study finds 2026-08-08T05:46:06+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Riding an e-scooter is riskier than riding a motorbike, a UK study has found, with higher rates of serious head injuries including brain trauma. NDTV reports that researchers analysed hospital data and found e-scooter riders suffered more severe injuries than those on motorbikes or bicycles. The findings have prompted calls for mandatory helmets, rider training and safer scooter designs. As e-scooters grow in popularity in India, the study raises safety questions that local regulators may need to address. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: brain injury, e-scooters, helmets, rider training, road safety, UK study Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/e-scooters-cause-more-brain-injuries-than-motorbikes-uk-study-finds/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/e-scooters-cause-more-brain-injuries-than-motorbikes-uk-study-finds/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.