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E-scooters cause more brain injuries than motorbikes, UK study finds
E-scooters cause more brain injuries than motorbikes, UK study finds
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Some dismiss such studies as fear-mongering, but the head-injury data is stark. Others believe helmets alone will fix it, yet rider behaviour and road conditions matter too. In India's crowded streets, the risk could be even higher. The real test is whether authorities will mandate helmets and training before the accident numbers force their hand.
Source: ndtv.com
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