Experts concerned about safety as e-bikes and scooters rise in popularity

Electric scooters and bikes are popular gifts, but safety experts say many people may not realize the risks before buying them.

Mayra Vazquez is an injury and prevention coordinator at Cottage Health in Santa Barbara. She says that over the past few years, the number of severe injuries from the use of electric bikes and scooters has been increasing.

“We’re seeing a range of injuries from facial fractures to femur fractures, so it’s really concerning in our community,” Vazquez said…

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