New York City’s recent surge in e-bike and scooter fatalities has dominated headlines, but a key player in the conversation remains conspicuously absent from the discussion. While electric micromobility accidents have raised safety concerns, the role of larger vehicles—particularly those sharing the same roads—has been largely overlooked in public debate. Experts and advocates argue that addressing the full scope of urban transportation risks requires examining how all road users, from pedestrians to drivers, contribute to collisions. The focus on e-bikes and scooters, they say, risks diverting attention from systemic issues that affect all modes of travel.
NYC’s E-Bike & Scooter Death Headlines Leave Out a Vehicle CleanTechnica
