How many rides were taken in Halifax's e-scooter pilot project?

In the first six months, there were 118,246 rides on e-scooters and e-bikes.

Are e-scooter injuries tracked in Halifax hospitals?

Currently, emergency departments in Halifax do not specifically track injuries by cause, making e-scooter-related data elusive.

When will more e-scooter injury data be available in Halifax?

The IWK hospital plans to work with other departments to collect data starting next summer.

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E-Scooter Rides Surge, Injury Data Lags

30 Nov

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Summary

Over 118,000 e-scooter and e-bike rides occurred in six months.
Injury data from e-scooter use is not specifically tracked.
Hospitals are beginning to collect more detailed injury data.

Halifax's pilot program for e-scooters and e-bikes has recorded an impressive 118,246 rides within its initial six months of operation. The majority of these rides, 104,406, were on e-scooters, highlighting their popularity. Despite this high usage, obtaining specific data on injuries sustained by riders has proven challenging.

Nova Scotia Health stated that emergency departments do not categorize visits by the cause of injury, focusing instead on the injury itself. This lack of specific tracking makes it difficult to quantify the risks associated with the micromobility program. However, healthcare professionals are increasingly focused on this issue.

Efforts are underway to improve data collection. The IWK children's hospital is collaborating with other city emergency departments to gather comprehensive injury data for both children and adults, with research expected to commence next summer. This initiative aims to inform injury prevention strategies and better understand the impact of e-scooter use.

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