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Characteristics and costs of electric scooter injuries in Helsinki: a retrospective cohort study

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2022
Background and purpose The incidence of electric scooter (e-scooter) injuries has increased drastically in numerous countries after widespread availability of shared e-scooters.
Henri Vasara   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Micro-mobility in the “Virucity”. The Effectiveness of E-scooter Sharing.

open access: yesTransportation Research Procedia, 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic event has produced an acceleration in the use of technological innovation which, in some cases, has substituted some urban activities usually carried out through direct interaction between people. The restrictions on mobility, the collapse of tourism and the spread of teleworking have produced important effects on the demand for ...
Rosa Anna La Rocca   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Are e-Scooters Parked Near Bus Stops? Findings from Louisville, Kentucky

open access: yesFindings, 2021
With the increasing popularity of shared e--scooters, understanding where they are parked becomes crucial, especially for integrating them with existing public transportation services.
Mohamed Abouelela   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

How weather and built environment factors influence e-scooter ridership: Understanding non-linear and time varying effects

open access: yesJournal of Cycling and Micromobility Research
Our understanding of non-linear and time varying effects on shared e-scooter ridership dynamics is limited. Consequently, both operators and city councils supporting shared e-scooter schemes do not have the requisite information to help optimise ...
Ying Lu, Lihong Zhang, Jonathan Corcoran
doaj   +1 more source

Scooter Stories: User and Non-User Experiences of a Shared E-Scooter Trial

open access: yesActive Travel Studies, 2023
E-scooters are the fastest-growing form of micro-mobility, riding a wave of popularity in recent years; in may cities, they have sparked something akin to an urban personal mobility revolution.
Ian Shergold, William Clayton
doaj   +2 more sources

Shared E-Scooters and the Promotion of Equity across Urban Public Spaces—A Case Study in Braga, Portugal

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
Shared e-scooters were introduced in urban public spaces as a way to promote a modal shift from cars in short-distance trips, as well as to improve sustainability, resilience, and equity in urban transport.
Gabriel Dias   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Life Cycle Assessment of Shared Dockless Stand-up E-scooters in Sweden

open access: yesJournal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems
Shared stand-up e-scooters have been used in Sweden since 2018. Both models in use and policies applied in different cities have evolved rapidly. The objective of this study was to examine the environmental impacts of shared stand-up e-scooters in use in
Kristina Holmgren   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Are e-scooters polluters? The environmental impacts of shared dockless electric scooters

open access: yesEnvironmental Research Letters, 2019
Shared stand-up electric scooters are now offered in many cities as an option for short-term rental, and marketed for short-distance travel. Using life cycle assessment, we quantify the total environmental impacts of this mobility option associated with ...
Joseph Hollingsworth   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patterns of E-Scooter Use in Combination with Public Transport

open access: yesFindings, 2020
Shared e-scooters may complement public transport by offering a solution to the first/last mile problem by easing, or increasing the radius of, access and egress trips.
Nils Fearnley   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Navigating the Double Edge of Product‐Service Systems: User Behavior, Adoption, and Rebound Effects

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Product‐service systems (PSS) have been considered a promising approach to operationalizing the circular economy. Although many studies have outlined the potential sustainability gains of PSS solutions, it is still unclear what factors drive PSS adoption and how behavioral changes result in rebound effects, undermining their potential ...
Marina Fernandes Aguiar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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