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Impact of Banning a Rideshare E-Scooter Programme on Emergency Department Presentations in Perth: A Natural
Joshua Briotti1,2, Kyle Raubenheimer1, Lola Sikora1
1Trauma Service, Perth, Australia.
ANZ Journal of Surgery
|April 24, 2026
Summary
The suspension of rideshare e-scooters in Perth significantly reduced emergency department visits for e-scooter injuries. This highlights how local regulations can quickly impact micro-mobility safety and injury rates.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Urban Mobility
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- E-scooters are a popular urban transport mode, but safety concerns and injury burdens are rising.
- Rideshare programs have increased public access to e-scooters globally.
- This study investigates e-scooter injuries in Perth, Western Australia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of rideshare e-scooter suspension on emergency department (ED) presentations.
- To analyze demographic data related to e-scooter injuries before and after the suspension.
- To assess the effectiveness of local regulation on e-scooter safety.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study at Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department (ED).
- Identified e-scooter-related presentations via triage records and chart audits.
- Analyzed two 12-week observation windows before and after rideshare e-scooter suspension on June 5, 2025.
Main Results:
- A total of 272 e-scooter presentations were recorded across both study periods.
- Following the rideshare suspension, presentations decreased from 105 to 39.
- An incidence rate ratio (RR) of 2.69 (95% CI 1.86-3.89) indicated a significant reduction in injuries.
Conclusions:
- Suspension of rideshare e-scooters led to a substantial decrease in ED presentations.
- Local regulations can rapidly mitigate the burden of e-scooter-related injuries.
- Ongoing surveillance is crucial for informing safe micro-mobility policies.
