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E-scooters may be all the rage but are they good for the planet?

Video. Are e-scooters good for the planet?

Updated: 16/09/2022 - 13:53 GMT+2

They're cheap, fast, pleasant, practical and of course, electric. But are e-scooters really good for the environment?

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