{"id":164,"date":"2021-10-29T08:58:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T12:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=164"},"modified":"2021-11-12T09:05:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T14:05:41","slug":"will-new-safety-features-reduce-e-scooter-accidents-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/will-new-safety-features-reduce-e-scooter-accidents-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Will New Safety Features Reduce E-Scooter Accidents in Miami?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are one of the many South Florida residents that use e-scooter sharing services on a regular basis, you are probably thrilled to know that Lime is back in Miami after a short hiatus.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.local10.com\/news\/local\/2021\/03\/30\/lime-launches-new-electric-scooters-with-helmets-more-rules\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Florida\u2019s Local 10 News<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported that many e-scooter programs were suspended in December 2020 after city officials identified numerous safety concerns. With the system that was in place, underage riders were able to access the vehicles, there were no helmets available, and many users were doubling up. Lime conducted an overhaul of its operations with safety in mind, so Miami commissioners agreed to allow the company to resume its -scooter sharing services.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Lime also revamped the vehicles themselves with new features intended to protect the rider. Bird, Lyft Scooters, and related companies have followed suit by upping their focus to make them sturdier, more stable, and less prone to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/miami-lime-scooter-lyft-scooter-accident-lawyer.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami e-scooter accidents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some of the recent safety advancements include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Damage Control<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/will-new-safety-features-reduce-e-scooter-accidents-in-miami\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Will New Safety Features Reduce E-Scooter Accidents in Miami?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are one of the many South Florida residents that use e-scooter sharing services on a regular basis, you are probably thrilled to know that Lime is back in Miami after a short hiatus. 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