Shared e-scooter micromobility: review of use patterns, perceptions and environmental impacts

Recently, a new shared micromobility service has become popular in cities. The service is supplied by a new vehicle, the e-scooter, which is equipped with a dockless security system and electric power assistance. The relatively unregulated proliferation of these systems driven by the private sector has resulted in numerous research questions about their repercussions. This paper reviews scientific publications as well as evaluation reports and other technical documents from around the world to provide insights about these issues. In particular, we focus on mobility, consumer perception and environment. Based on this review, we observe several knowledge needs in different directions: deeper comprehension of use patterns, their function in the whole transport system, and appropriate policies, designs and operations for competitive and sustainable shared e-scooter services.

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Recently, a new shared micromobility service, supplied by electric scooters, has gained popularity in cities. This unregulated proliferation by the private sector has raised research questions about its implications. This paper reviews existing literature and evaluation reports to provide insights about mobility, consumer perception, and environmental issues related to shared e-scooter services. The findings highlight the need for a better understanding of usage patterns, integration with the transport system, and the development of appropriate policies and designs for sustainable services.