The global market size for escooters is projected to surpass $30 billion by 2028. Although escooters have become a regular mode of transportation in major metropolitan areas, rideshare escooter businesses are struggling with profitability and facing issues working with cities.

Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
02:01 — Escooter rentals in cities
04:24 — Benefits
06:20 — Safety risks
08:36 — Profitability

Produced and Edited by: Liam Mays
Animation: Alex Wood
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Camera: Magdalena Petrova
Editorial Support: Shawn Baldwin
Additional Footage: Getty Images, Bird

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