Get you up to speed: E-scooters driving ‘huge’ number of child injuries, doctors say: ‘Not toys’
Between 2024 and 2025, 1,071 Canadians were hospitalised due to scooter-related injuries, as reported by Canadian Institute for Health Information. The data highlights the growing concern surrounding e-scooter safety in Canada.
Between 2024 and 2025, a total of 1,071 Canadians were admitted to hospitals due to injuries associated with e-scooters. The Canadian Institute for Health Information is currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the trends and causes of these incidents.
The Canadian Institute for Health Information reported that 1,071 Canadians were hospitalised due to scooter-related injuries between 2024 and 2025, prompting calls from health officials for increased safety regulations. As a response, discussions are underway among policymakers to consider implementing stricter safety guidelines for e-scooter usage.
What remains unclear — The specific causes of the scooter-related injuries leading to hospitalisations have not been detailed.
E-scooters linked to significant rise in child injuries, doctors warn
Between 2024 and 2025, 1,071 Canadians were hospitalized due to scooter-related injuries, according to Canadian Institute for Health Information data.