A new study from a researcher at the University of Illinois found a connection between the rollout of e-scooters in Chicago and a rise in certain crimes in the city.
While there are plenty of benefits to having easily accessible scooters, the study warns that there are hidden social costs that cities should consider.
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city…