Energy crisis sparks rise in e-scooter and e-bike use, says Dott

Micromobility operator Dott has reported a change in habits from its e-scooter and e-bike riders as the energy crisis impacts people’s decisions in how they travel.

More than one third (36%) of its riders are using them more as a result of the energy crisis, rising to nearly half (49%) of those over 55.

The rise in usage is driven by people cutting down their car use. Over two thirds (69%) of those who previously travelled by car, ride-hailing or taxi have reduced their use of those...