TY - JOUR PY - 2021// TI - New modes of transportation and associated risks JO - Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery A1 - Kolokythas, Antonia SP - 1178 EP - 1179 VL - 79 IS - 5 N2 - With the increased need for convenient, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly ways to commute, there has come an explosion of alternative modes of transportation, especially in metropolitan areas. Traditional alternative modes of transportation such as shared rides, increased use of public transportation, and walking or biking have become popular compared with single-passenger car rides. The standing electric scooter (ES) is the newest addition to this group that has proliferated in the market since its first introduction in 2017. Based on current use, it is expected that in 2024, 4.6 million short-term-use ESs will be in operation worldwide...
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LA - en SN - 0278-2391 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2021.02.010 ID - ref1 ER -