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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Three people died on stand-up e-scooters and one while riding a moped — up from zero in either category during the first quarter of last year.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Even with local age restrictions, children can rent an e-scooter without parental consent or age verification.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Another person riding an e-scooter was also hit.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
In South Florida, the Coral Springs Police Department counted 49 e-bike, e-moto and e-scooter accidents between September and March 1, according to a department spokesperson.
—Alissa Gary, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Even with local age restrictions, children can rent an e-scooter without parental consent or age verification.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Another person riding an e-scooter was also hit.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
In South Florida, the Coral Springs Police Department counted 49 e-bike, e-moto and e-scooter accidents between September and March 1, according to a department spokesperson.
—Alissa Gary, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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“E-scooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-scooter. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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