E-scooter Coverage

CPSC urges consumers to stop using Toos Elite 60-volt scooters after 2 die in fire

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has a issued a warning about a Toos Elite 60-volt electric scooters.

UNC Police investigating multiple electric scooter thefts on campus

UNC Police said the thefts happened between Sept. 14-25.

WRAL Staff

Child on scooter dies after being hit by car in Apex neighborhood

A child riding a scooter in an Apex neighborhood died on Monday from being hit by a vehicle.

Corrals set up in Raleigh's Glenwood South area to keep scooters off sidewalks

The city has set up scooter parking corrals in the Glenwood South neighborhood to help keep the two-wheelers off sidewalks, officials said Wednesday.

ER visits from hoverboards, e-scooters use skyrockets

Doctors say the most common injuries are to the arms, legs, head or neck. Accidents on e-scooters or hoverboards are often due to human errors.

E-scooters about to make a comeback in Raleigh

By the end of this month, you'll see more electric scooters around Raleigh. The city has signed on with three companies to bring them back after a short hiatus.

Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/repoter

Report states accidents involving electronic scooters on the rise

More people are getting hurt while riding electronic scooters. Researchers in San Francisco looked at hospital data from 2014 to 2018 to determine the results.

Scooter-related injuries are spiking in the United States, study finds

As electric scooters become increasingly ubiquitous in cities, so are scooter-related injuries, one study reports.

By Leah Asmelash, CNN

Rider (and pedestrian) beware: E-scooter risks fall on you

As use increases and new riders jump on, everyone should be vigilant about scooter safety, whether you're on an e-scooter or walking or driving down a street where one might be.

5 On Your Side warns: You accept risks when you ride e-scooters

As use increases and new riders jump on, everyone should be vigilant about scooter safety, whether you're on an e-scooter or walking or driving down a street where one might be.

Scooter attack caught on camera

A street fight in downtown Austin, Texas, on Wednesday morning escalated to the point where a scooter was thrown through the rear windshield of a car. A bystander's camera captured a bird's-eye view of the incident.

One sent to hospital after crash involving e-scooter, car in Durham

A person on an electronic scooter was taken to an area hospital after being hit by a car on Sunday afternoon, Durham police said.

'Gotcha' ride share company bringing e-scooters, bikes to Raleigh

Raleigh city leaders say Gotcha, a new Charleston-based competitor, will soon fill the void of e-scooters and bikes.

Gotcha: As Bird and Lime scooters leave Raleigh, a new e-ride company is in town

The City of Raleigh will end its contract with two ride-sharing companies, Bird and Lime, this week. But city leaders say Gotcha, a new Charleston-based competitor, will soon fill the void.

Kathryn Brown, anchor/reporter and Rick Armstrong, producer

18-year-old man in hospital after being hit by vehicle while riding e-scooter

An 18-year-old man is in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle while riding an E-scooter late Wednesday night.

Rosalia Fedora, WRAL reporter

Why e-scooters will stay at NCSU

Don't be surprised if you still see Lime scooters here and there around Raleigh -- as 200 will remain on campus at North Carolina State University.

Injuries from scooters on the rise

Most injuries involving scooters are minor, but 10 to 20 percent of scooter injuries at WakeMed are serious, Dr. Andy Jakubowicz said. He recommends wearing helmets and close-toed shoes.

As 2 electric scooter companies leave Raleigh, 4 arrive in Durham

Four electric scooter companies will move into Durham on Thursday as two electric scooter companies prepare to leave Raleigh next month.

Four new electric scooter companies move into Durham

Four electric scooter companies will move into Durham on Thursday as two electric scooter companies prepare to leave Raleigh next month.

Emmy Victor, WRAL reporter