Urban e-bikes linked to rise in brain injuries, sparking safety push

Doctors warn that electric bikes and similar micro-mobility devices are driving a surge in brain and facial injuries in urban areas, with studies showing low helmet use, alcohol involvement, and crashes with cars contributing to a growing neurosurgical burden. The trend has led to policy responses such as New Jersey’s rider registration/licensing law and calls for safer bike lanes, helmet programs, and speed enforcement to curb injuries and protect riders and pedestrians.