e-scooter

noun

e-scoot·er ˈē-ˌskü-tər

plural e-scooters

: a scooter propelled by an electric motor : electric scooter

The rise of shared e-scooters is just one of several recent tech-powered experiments in urban mobility.—

Kevin Roose

The report's authors said that the mood has shifted among e-scooter users. Last year's survey found that over 40% used e-scooters for fun whereas this year that number is 30% with increasing numbers of people using the vehicles for specific purposes, like commuting or travelling to social events.—

Jonathan Keane

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As e-scooters are often used in urban, dense environments, like New York City, accidents are common due to lack of dedicated infrastructure. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 There are also e-scooter sharing services through the Lime or Bit Mobility apps. —

Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 Suga is said to have driven an e-scooter while his blood alcohol level was 0.227 percent (the threshold for getting your driver’s license revoked is 0.08 percent). —

Justin Curto, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2024 Madrid is not the first city to take action against e-scooter rentals, which have become increasingly divisive. —

Jack Guy, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for e-scooter