A Lime scooter parked opposite the University of Otago Registry Building. Photo: Gerard O'BrienDunedin Hospital's emergency department is "apprehensive'' about the student influx leading to more Lime Scooter injuries. Department clinical leader Dr John Chambers said today he urged students to be "sensible, stay safe and wear a helmet'' if using the e-scooters. "We encourage riders to wear helmets at all times through messaging in our app and on our scooters.'' Between November 14, 2018 and January 29, 2019 there were 37 ACC claims in Dunedin involving e-scooters, equalling $3321.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 05, 2019 04:30 UTC