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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In March, 15-year-old Violet Harris was killed in a hit-and-run while riding e-scooters with a friend in South Shore.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Chaichy, 56, is believed to have been standing next to Zakrzewska and attempting to move his e-scooter when he was struck by the car.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Members of the teen council said middle school aged children are the primary users of e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Riders of such devices, along with e-scooters, electric skateboards and electric unicycles, would be prohibited from exceeding 28 mph on roads, bike paths and sidewalks, the secretary of state’s office said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Chaichy, 56, is believed to have been standing next to Zakrzewska and attempting to move his e-scooter when he was struck by the car.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Members of the teen council said middle school aged children are the primary users of e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Riders of such devices, along with e-scooters, electric skateboards and electric unicycles, would be prohibited from exceeding 28 mph on roads, bike paths and sidewalks, the secretary of state’s office said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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“E-scooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-scooter. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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