11-04-2019 23:12 via feedproxy.google.com

Uber warns its big push into scooters and e-bikes is creating unusual new headaches and risks for the company

Electric scooters and bicycles present a range of potential problems for Uber, the company said in the prospectus for its initial public offering (IPO), which was released on Thursday.
Risks include rider incompetence, failure to use protective gear, careless steering, poor maintenance, and faulty manufacturing from third parties.
The company also faces legal and political hurdles that limit where and how it can deploy scooters and bikes.
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