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Singapore banned electric scooters from footpaths after a string of injuries from collisions with pedestrians.
Starting from October 5, the city-state’s government will fine riders on footpaths as much as S$2,000 ($1,474) or jail them for three months, or both, Senior Minister of State for Transport Lam Pin Min said.
Electric scooters have become a popular option in a city-state that’s one of the most expensive places in the world to own a car.
With the cost of a Toyota Prius topping $100,000, demand for a battery-powered, two-wheeled alternative has soared among delivery companies and commuters.
Yet with widespread adoption has come a string of injuries, including at least one death.
In September, a 20-year-old rider was arrested after a collision that left a 65-year-old cyclist in a coma.
She later died. There have also been fire concerns after some e-scooters ignited while charging at home.