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Micro-Mobility startups, such Bird, Lime, Skip and Spin, grant users access to find and access electric scooters (e-scooters) through a phone application. Over the last two years, rentable e-scooters have been emerging throughout U.S. cities, and expanding worldwide. Once a user reaches their specific destination, they are able to just leave to scooter and freely continue onward. Shared scooters and other micro-mobility services may provide a new future in transportation throughout cities. Micro-mobility services largely consisting of e-scooters have seen a surge in fatal accidents and other injuries due to rider negligence. E-scooters may prove to be a safety hazard for not only the rider but passing drivers and pedestrians who must be aware of their surroundings.
