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E-scooter hire ditched in Hobart over safety and behavioural concerns
Hobart City Council announced on Tuesday it will replace its e-scooter hire service with an e-bike model due to safety and behavioral concerns. The council cited ongoing issues such as inappropriate parking and reported 37 e-scooter deaths nationwide between 2020 and mid-2025. The shift aims to improve safety and better integrate with existing cycling infrastructure.
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