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The popularity of e-scooters on Canadian roads has exploded in recent years. But new data from health officials and the Canadian Paediatric Society shows that the risks of e-scooters can lead to hospitalization and death. Has policy and regulation kept up with how readily available the transportation has become? Dr. Daniel Rosenfield, pediatric emergency physician at SickKids Hospital in Toronto and chair of the Injury Prevention Committee for the Canadian Paediatric Society, joins The Decibel to talk about the trauma cases he's seen first-hand, why e-scooters can be deadly and how to balance regulation with medical safety. Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

National's Hamish Campbell and Labour's Reuben Davidson joined John MacDonald for Politics Friday this week. They covered some of the biggest issues of the week, from the Governments fuel tax cut, if e-scooter riders need to be licenced, and the "Jades law" petition calling for an increase on penalties for careless driving causing death. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist Chris Parsons has joined the growing chorus of health professionals calling for compulsory helmets on e-scooters. In February, ACC figures provided to Morning Report showed that claims for e-scooter injuries on the rise, with children and young people among the most affected. Parsons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

About this episode:   As electric scooters and bikes explode in popularity in cities across the globe, concerns about safety abound. Early data shows that injuries from collisions and falls on these devices can include severe head trauma and injuries to internal organs, culminating in increased visits to the hospital. In this episode: Road safety expert Johnathon Ehsani provides an epidemiological overview of the safety data and offers advice for parents and policymakers to prevent injuries. Guest:  Johnathon Ehsani, PhD, MPH, is an internationally recognized road safety researcher and an associate professor in Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  E-Scooters and Micromobility Are Potential Public Health Game Changers for Transportation and Equity—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Injuries From Electric Bikes and Scooters: Illinois, U.S., 2021–2023—American Journal of Preventive Medicine Crash-Related Protective and Risky Behaviors Among Micromobility Riders: A Nationally Representative Survey—American Journal of Public Health Riding an electric scooter: the rules—gov.uk Should Cities Be Welcoming Autonomous Vehicles?—Public Health On Call (July 2026) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

zE-scooter accidents in Britain are rising sharply, with hundreds of riders and pedestrians suffering serious injuries and hospitals seeing a worrying increase in children hurt while using electric scooters. They are fast, cheap, convenient and now thoroughly woven into city life. They are also, increasingly, a menace on Britain's streets.In this episode of Mark and Pete, we look at the growing problem of e-scooter injuries, road safety and regulation in the UK, and ask whether it is time riders had to prove they can actually use one before being unleashed upon the rest of us.Recent figures from three major children's trauma centres in England make grim reading. Between 2019 and 2024, 477 children were treated for e-scooter injuries, with cases rising from fewer than ten in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024. The average age was just 12. Around a quarter suffered head injuries, almost one in five suffered facial injuries, and fewer than 2 per cent were recorded as wearing helmets.Nationally, the picture is scarcely more reassuring. In 2025 there were 1,377 reported e-scooter collisions in Great Britain, resulting in 1,477 casualties, including 484 people seriously injured and ten deaths. And because many incidents never reach the police statistics, the real total is almost certainly higher.The oddest part of all this is that privately owned e-scooters are still generally illegal to ride on public roads and pavements, while rental schemes operate under special rules. Britain has therefore managed to create the perfect regulatory muddle: thousands of machines being sold, thousands being ridden, and a legal framework that seems to hover somewhere between prohibition and a shrug.So what should happen?We ask whether e-scooter riders should have to earn some form of competency badge or basic licence, perhaps rather like the old cycling proficiency test. Nothing elaborate. A little Highway Code knowledge, some practical riding, braking, signalling and basic road awareness. In other words, evidence that the person travelling silently towards you at 15 mph has at least met a traffic cone before.Would compulsory helmets help? Should scooters carry visible registration? Should there be age limits, insurance or proper enforcement?E-scooters are probably not going away. The real question is whether Britain can make them useful without turning every pavement into a low-speed obstacle course.

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider e-bikes, e-scooters, monowheels, and all the assorted electric conveyances that aren't cares and that are becoming more and more popular everywhere there are people. E.g., what are the "classes" of ebikes? In the news, streamers are suing Twitch and Amazon for their opt-out AI model training, 404 tracked down the "rare book" AI training story, and the Steam Frame might finally be coming.Related LinksForum ThreadE-Bikes, E-Scooters, et al.Discord ChatE-Bikes, E-Scooters, et al.Bluesky PostE-Bikes, E-Scooters, et al.Things of the DayRym - That's a sapient answerScott - Strawberry Vampire (INDIE PILOT ANIMATIC)

Penn State frats are facing yet another scandal –– this time a cocaine trafficking ring that investigators say involved students, alumni, and one Pittsburgh-area dad. Contributors Sophia Lo and Colin Williams join host Megan Harris to talk about the players, the drugs, and how much money they allegedly made. Plus, the e-scooter crackdown around Pittsburgh is picking up steam again. Pitt has says they'll impound your scooters, while lawmakers are considering whether PA's rules for e-scooters and e-bikes need an update. Plus, a win for HIV research and prevention, literal loss of life for local Kratom users, new regulations for Pennsylvania data centers, and a couple chances to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.  And on today's member's-only bonus segment, some trip inspiration from Colin's recent sojourn abroad. Don't have access yet? Join today (it's the last day to claim your exclusive City Cast Pittsburgh merch!) at membership.citycast.fm/pittsburgh Notes and references from today's show: Alleged leader of Penn State drug-trafficking crew 'begged' people not to talk about his involvement [Post-Gazette]  Penn State fraternity members, pledges accused in ‘highly-profitable' cocaine trafficking operation [WTAE]  Father charged in suspected cocaine ring at Penn State is Pittsburgh attorney [TribLive] Man killed while riding Spin Scooter in Pittsburgh [WPXI] E-bike regulations becoming popular in Pittsburgh suburbs [TribLive] Marshall updates e-bike ordinance on use in recreation areas [TribLive] Shapiro feels heat of election year controversy, toughens Pennsylvania's data center rules [Post-Gazette] Allegheny County hits historic low number of new HIV diagnoses [Pittsburgh City Paper] Kratom deaths mount in Pittsburgh region as lawmakers grapple with how to regulate it [Post-Gazette] PODCAST: Taxing Pool Tables, School Closure Aftermath & Breweries in Bankruptcy (Bonus Feed) [City Cast Pittsburgh] Looking for a Wienermobile near you? [Oscar Mayer Wienermobile] Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, August 21st episode: Experience Butler County uTest Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

E-scooters are making headlines as a dangerous transportation option. From Xav Trudeau not wearing a helmet in an e-Scooter ad, to editorials calling them a scourge. Are they a dangerous public nuisance or a sign that we haven't yet embraced the future of transportation? Arno Kopecky joins Julian Abraham to kick around the coverage of electric micromobility options, and to consider if Canada is a regressive country when it comes to transportation. Plus, why we shouldn't refer to any agreement with Trump as a “deal.”Host: Julian AbrahamCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Arno KopeckyPhoto: Kristoffer Trolle Next month on Off The Record we are back to our call-in show format. On Thursday August 27, 2026 we will be taking your calls on a new question:What do you wish you had known when starting school or what's a piece of advice you would give to someone starting school. Kindergarten, Middle school, High school, CEGEP, university, anything!The call-in period will be Thursday, August 27th, 4:30-6:30 PM ET. When the time comes, head over to https://callinstudio.com/show/canadaland. You can also dial in at 1-888-401-7056.Further reading: Trump backed down from 50 percent tariffs on Canada. It's not a TACO. - POLITICO Ten kids died last year from e-scooter injuries in Canada, new data show - The Globe and MailWhat should be done about the scourge of e-scooters? - The Globe and MailXav Trudeau apologizes for not wearing helmet in e-scooter ad| NOW Toronto[VIDÉO] Le fils de Justin Trudeau filmé en train d'enfreindre la loi sur sa trottinette électrique à MontréalParis tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines - BBCWhy the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters - BBCIndia's many e-bikes and tuk-tuks are putting peak oil in sight | Corporate KnightsCan new tech finally wake Canada's sleeping geothermal giant? - Canada's National Observer Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition not returning after 18 years | CBC News Sponsors:Squarespace: Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.oxio: Head over to https://canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PJ hears from Padraig Harrington that bans won't work and a lot more resources are needed to reduce the menace because pursuit is tricky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An open forum about E-bikes, E-scooters, and the safety of these vehicles with children operators. Chaz and AJ took some calls from the Tribe, some in medical fields, some with racing backgrounds, and some who are just happy to see kids enjoying the outdoors. Photo credit: Reuters 

Chad opens the show ranting about the problems he's experienced with electric bikes and scooters flying around his neighborhood. Later, we discuss the reports of a munitions shortage for our military with Colonel David Hunt, chat about Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski showing up in Wayzata together, Jason DeRusha makes his usual Thursday visit and much more!

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Writing in The Irish Times this morning Brian Caulfield, Professor in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin says that e-scooters can play a role in sustainable transport Brian spoke to Anton about this.

For the latest on the plans to tighten the laws, Minister of State for Road Safety, Sean Canney.

Comment line caller Mike Barry from Cahersiveen lived in Florida for 18 years. An employee of his sadly lost his life there as result of an e-scooter accident.

Right now, Chicago's City Council is weighing exactly how to update the city's 40-year-old Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. There are two competing visions: one from the mayor and the other from a bloc of alderpeople. Host Jacoby Cochran and creative producer Michelle Navarro are discussing the key differences between the two proposals. Plus, e-scooters are being restricted in Edgewater, and Lollapalooza weekend is back in Chicago.  Good News:   String Fellow Quartet ,  Marvin Gaye Tribute , Slide 2 The Stu Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, July 28th episode: Broadway In Chicago - The Notebook Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: E-Scooters Are Now Blocked On Busy Stretch Of Sheridan Road In Edgewater: The city enacted geofencing on Sheridan Road that prevents e-scooters from being used due to safety concerns. […]

Paul hears from Chloe that her son was lucky there was a first responder on hand to help treat her 6 year old was hit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marie Casserly, Independent Councillor for Sligo and Chair of the local community Safety Partnership says that there is too much focus on e-scooters, and not on the deaths caused by cars…Is our focus misplaced?She joins Ciara to discuss.

Labhraíonn Rónán Ó Muirthile le Cuán faoi scéalta móra na seachtaine.

Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Justice and Home Affairs, reacts to new proposals banning e-scooters for under 18s.

Paul hears Cllr Oliver Moran wants regulations that also allow for the benefits of e-scooters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caller Christine got the fright of her life last night when youths were riding dangerously on e-scooters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to people about what they think is right when it comes to regulating e-scooters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the moment e-scooter users are supposed to be at least 16 years of age. This lunchtime it's been confirmed that e-scooters are going to be banned for under 18s. Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Children's Intensive Care in Crumlin Children's Hospital.

E-scooters won't be banned outright, says the government… but the new rules are about to get very, very tough. So on this episode Adrian and Jeremy ask the blunt question: should e-scooters be banned completely?With shocking injury stats from Temple Street, callers clash over whether these things are “death traps” or a vital way to get to work — with Jeremy fighting his wife's corner as a responsible rider.From helmets, high-vis, registration and licensing, to “yup-bros” flying around estates and parents “not giving a fuck”, the debate gets heated fast!

Jason tells Paul Byrne the horrifying injuries he sees from e-scooter users and warns something must be done Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Cllr Boyle who says if injuries were the only reason to ban a form of transport we would ban cars immediately Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne hears from emergency doctor Jason van der Vele and Cllr Dan Boyle on e-scooter bans, sees a beautiful surprise for a lad who beat cancer, learns how a lucky Cork lad will be the face of Irish milk. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by Minister of State Seán Canney after the news that the government is set to ban e-scooters for under-18s.He's also later joined by Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent Geraldine Herbert to discuss whether the ban will be effective. Hit Play on this page to listen now

Ellen Coyne, Irish Times Political Correspondent; Sean Canney, Minister of State at the Dept of Transport; Niall Hodgins of the GRA; and Paddy O'Brien, Loco E-scooters

The leaders of Ireland's political parties will meet Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to discuss an outright ban on e-scooters. It comes as Amazon and other major retailers have begun pulling illegally fast e-scooters from sale in Ireland. Speaking to Jonathan was Niall Hodgins, President of the Garda Representative Association.

E-scooters will be banned for under 18s under proposals agreed by Government leaders today.New proposals, including making hi-vis jackets and helmets mandatory for all e-scooter use and extending a ban to under 18s, will be brought to Government by Ministers Darragh O'Brien and Sean Canney next week, and will come into effect from August.Joining Ciara for more on this is Sean Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Independent TD for Galway East, as well as Dr Mick Molloy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Chair of the IMO consultants Committee.

Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education and Independent TD for Sligo- Leitrim // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West // Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:The Government's report into Aughinish Alumina is expected to say that material produced there may or may not have been used in Russia's war machine, citing a lack of evidence either way. Half of the alumina produced in the plant in the first quarter of this year went to Russia, up from 43 per cent last year. Will the Limerick plant's days be numbered eventually?The calls to ban e-scooters grew louder this week with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly saying society would be “better off” without them. On Tuesday Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is “leaning towards” a total ban on e-scooters as the Dáil discussed the issue following incidents resulting in deaths and serious injuries. The high cost of deportation flights was laid out in figures supplied by the Department of Justice to the Public Accounts Committee. They showed that the State paid more than €1 million for a single deportation flight when returning 42 adults and children from Ireland to South Africa in June.Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan shows no sign of backing down in the row over legal aid solicitor fees. Now more than 100 solicitors have made it known that they intend to resign from the criminal legal aid panel, with solicitors continuing to refuse to provide advice to suspects detained for questioning in Garda stations.And it is goodbye to Keir Starmer as the UK prime minister defended his record and offered his support to Andy Burnham who succeeds him as Labour party leader.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee

E-scooter risks have dominated conversation this week, after Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is “leaning towards” a complete ban. Also withTánaiste Simon Harris said that he would keep an “open mind” on an outright ban on e-scooters. But is an outright ban our only option left? To discuss further with Jonathan was Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie and Sadhbh O'Neill.

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PJ talks about calls for a ban on eScooters, hers the heart-breaking news that Luke's mam is haunted by the cruel videos bystanders posted online as he drowned, chats about the World Cup. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Chris Luke confronts the disturbing rise in e-scooter injuries, crime and dangerous riding with PJ Coogan— and asks whether tougher laws and enforcement can prevent a ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retailers must take responsibility for how e-scooters are marketed and sold, according to Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South and Chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Michael Murphy.His comments come as Children's Health Ireland reports a 50% rise in children and young people admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries linked to e-scooter incidents…Deputy Michael Murphy joins Ciara to discuss.

Report from Una Kelly followed by Dr Phil Kieran, Cork-based GP, and Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of Oireachtas Justice Committee

Electric scooters were once seen as the future of urban transport, but growing safety concerns are changing the conversation. Todays episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler is joined by former Fine Gael TD Noel Rock to discuss whether electric scooters have become too dangerous for Irish roads. They examine rising injury numbers, gaps in enforcement, why existing rules are failing, and whether tighter regulation is enough or if Ireland should consider banning them altogether. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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