Should escooters be banned at night? Some cities think so, but we need more data

Renting an escooter is cheaper than getting a cab, requires less effort than biking, and is certainly much more convenient than a packed bus. But at the same time, the number of escooter accidents is rising — with the injury rate in some cases exceeding that of motorcycles. As a preventive measure, Cincinnati has become the third city in the US to implement a nighttime ban on escooters. Citing “pedestrian safety concerns, underage riding, and criminal activity,” the city will