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Two people died in a head-on collision on the Queensboro Bridge after an electric stand-up scooter struck a bicycle in the bike lane; investigators say the scooter was not street-legal due to speed, highlighting safety concerns around high-speed micromobility devices in New York City. This marks the first cyclist death on the bridge since 2014.
Acer announced a range of new products at CES 2026, including ultra-thin AI-powered laptops with large touchpads and OLED displays, powerful gaming laptops with high-end specs, several new gaming and creator monitors with high refresh rates and resolutions, a 4K laser projector, and an electric scooter designed for urban commuting, with some products exclusive to Europe.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with an e-scooter in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood; the e-scooter rider was hospitalized but expected to survive, and the area remains under investigation.
A British woman, Alicia Kemp, has been charged in Australia with dangerous driving causing death after hitting and killing a man while riding an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol. She was denied bail and faces multiple charges, with authorities reviewing e-scooter safety regulations following the incident.
The Honda Motocompacto, a modern fold-up e-scooter and successor to the classic Motocompo, has become the latest target of scalpers. Despite no apparent shortage, with the scooter being readily available on Honda's website and at some dealers, resellers are listing the Motocompacto on platforms like Facebook Marketplace at significantly inflated prices. This scalping trend, typically seen with items in limited supply, raises questions about the scalpers' motives, given the current stable supply chain for the Motocompacto.
Electric scooter company Bird has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the need for financial restructuring. The company plans to sell some of its assets to existing lenders while maintaining its scooter services for riders. Bird's operations in Asia and Europe are not part of the bankruptcy proceedings. The company has faced challenges, including layoffs, revenue over-reporting, and debts owed to vendors. Despite its setbacks, Bird aims to continue promoting micro-mobility to reduce car usage, traffic, and carbon emissions.
Pittsburgh's e-scooter pilot program is set to end this weekend, concluding a trial period aimed at assessing the viability and impact of e-scooters as a mode of transportation in the city. The program, which began in May, allowed residents and visitors to rent e-scooters from various companies for short trips around Pittsburgh. The pilot program aimed to gather data on safety, usage patterns, and public opinion to inform future decisions on e-scooter regulations and potential expansion.