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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This summer, there were an average of 1,197 e-scooters available to rent per day, making 320,000 total trips covering 483,500 miles of the city.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
With middle and high schoolers using e-bikes and e-scooters more and more, Arbogast said families also need to keep an eye out for riders.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 Oct. 2025
The 9-year-old, who had been operating the e-scooter, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the UMC Trauma Center.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The growing demand for sustainable transport, combined with the limitations of public infrastructure, has made personal electric vehicles—particularly e-scooters—a common choice for modern commuters.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
With middle and high schoolers using e-bikes and e-scooters more and more, Arbogast said families also need to keep an eye out for riders.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 Oct. 2025
The 9-year-old, who had been operating the e-scooter, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the UMC Trauma Center.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The growing demand for sustainable transport, combined with the limitations of public infrastructure, has made personal electric vehicles—particularly e-scooters—a common choice for modern commuters.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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“E-scooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-scooter. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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