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
Kevin RooseThe 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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But this? Throwing cinder blocks and e-scooters at California Highway Patrol cars from a 101 Freeway overpass?
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Some people were seen tossing Lime e-scooters into the burning Waymo vehicles, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 9 June 2025
In recent years, tourists have been arrested for driving e-scooters and a Maserati down the Spanish Steps, carving initials into the Roman colosseum, and riding a moped into the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The e-scooter rider, who was ejected from his ride, was in stable condition, cops said.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Some people were seen tossing Lime e-scooters into the burning Waymo vehicles, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 9 June 2025
In recent years, tourists have been arrested for driving e-scooters and a Maserati down the Spanish Steps, carving initials into the Roman colosseum, and riding a moped into the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The e-scooter rider, who was ejected from his ride, was in stable condition, cops said.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
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“E-scooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-scooter. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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