New data has revealed the extent of e-scooter-related accidents at Ballarat Base Hospital’s emergency department.
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There have been 40 e-scooter-related shows to Ballarat Base Hospital’s emergency department since January 2022
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Grampians Health Ballarat has issued a warning to all e-scooter customers to place security first
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The City of Ballarat’s rental e-scooter trial is increasing
Since final December, the City of Ballarat has been operating an e-scooter trial via Neuron Mobility.
From in the present day, town’s fleet of orange scooters will develop from 250 to 400, and broaden its radius to incorporate the suburb of Lucas.
Head of Neuron Mobility Richard Hannah stated “more than 60 per cent of trips have replaced car rides” through the trial.
But whereas nifty e-scooters are proving a preferred mode of transport, data has proven driving them shouldn’t be with out danger of significant injury.
According to Grampians Health Ballarat, which is gathering data as a part of the e-scooter trial, there have been 40 e-scooter-related shows to Ballarat Base Hospital’s Emergency Department from January 1 to August 31.
This determine displays each rental and privately owned electrical scooters.
Grampians Health’s chief working officer hospitals, Ben Kelly, stated exercising warning was important when utilizing e-scooters.
“Following the road rules and using common sense can prevent serious injury on our roads — to yourself and others,” Mr Kelly stated.
“Please ensure you’re operating any vehicle safely and are aware of your surroundings. The ‘arrive alive’ message that we all know so well still rings true.”
Improving security
Mr Hannah stated the “vast majority” of individuals utilizing the rental e-scooters in Ballarat have been utilizing the autos responsibly.
“There’s always a period where people are learning the rules and getting up to speed on how to use a new mode of transport,” he stated.
In a bid to enhance security consciousness, RACV has launched an e-scooter security video that outlines key security suggestions and visitors guidelines for riders.
“The videos help Victorians easily understand the rules that apply to e-scooters before they jump on for a ride,” RACV common supervisor mobility Elizabeth Kim stated in a press release.