{"id":3633,"date":"2019-02-28T08:36:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T08:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anythingforhire.com\/news\/?p=3633"},"modified":"2019-02-28T08:36:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T08:36:32","slug":"scooter-hire-firm-criticised-injuring-hirers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anythingforhire.com\/news\/scooter-hire-firm-criticised-injuring-hirers\/","title":{"rendered":"Scooter Hire Firm Criticised for Injuring Hirers"},"content":{"rendered":"

As reported in many of our previous blog posts, the scooter hire industry is struggling, with many high-profile businesses having no choice but to either downsize or shut up shop completely. In what was meant to be an industry that would <\/span>revitalise<\/span> eco-friendly transport, it appears that all is not as <\/span>rosy<\/span> as once thought.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just this week, e-scooter hire firm<\/a>, Lime, has come under scrutiny, warning their customers of various faults with their vehicles. According to sources, Lime announced that a fault they had detected was resulting in hirers being flung off of their scooters; a fault that has caused many injuries.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These instances mostly occurred when the scooters were going downhill at high speeds, with the electric engine suddenly braking. This \u2018jerk\u2019 that saw people being flung was a result of the bug; a bug that the firm now promises to have put right.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A software update had “resulted in a material reduction of occurrences” they say.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Data shows scooters are a safe form of transportation, comparable to or safer than bicycles”.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

William Wallace, a senior policy analyst at Consumer Reports, said: “Right now, a stunning number of e-scooter users are getting seriously hurt, including with head injuries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Consumers, scooter companies, cities, helmet-makers, and safety regulators must work together now to improve the safety of these products.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While promising that all is safe in the world of scooter hire, hirers are being advised to test brakes before use and wear helmets; a caution that will no doubt make some feel rather uneasy.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lime Scooters\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

As it stands, Lime scooters are being hired in over 100 countries across the globe. This results in around 1 million rides on Lime scooters taking place per month. But with 1500 scooter-related injuries reported in the US last year, is this an industry that can survive?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us know what you think by leaving your comments with us.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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