E Bikes and E Scooters: A Hazard on Our Roads The rise of e bikes and e scooters has brought a new wave of convenience to our cities, but it's also introduced a disturbing trend: increasingly frequent injuries and fatalities.
According to the Motor Insurers Bureau, payouts for damages have topped £110m in just seven years, pushing up insurance premiums for ordinary drivers.
The biggest individual payout was £20m, awarded to a child who suffered catastrophic life changing injuries after being hit by an e bike.