Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to e-scooter riders about dangerous behaviour on the roads. New analysis too from the UK has found that people involved in e-scooter crashes can suffer more serious injuries than cyclists or even motorcyclists. So what makes an e-scooter accident potentially so dangerous? And what kinds of injuries are doctors seeing?

With major accidents rising sharply, what responsibility do scooter retailers have to make sure the people buying them understand the risks and the rules?

And as Oman steps up its response to the oil spill along its coastline, we speak to an oil-spill specialist about the clean-up operation and what happens next.

 

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to e-scooter riders about dangerous behaviour on the roads. New analysis too from the UK has found that people involved in e-scooter crashes can suffer more serious injuries than cyclists or even motorcyclists. So what makes an e-scooter accident potentially so dangerous? And what kinds of injuries are doctors seeing?
With major accidents rising sharply, what responsibility do scooter retailers have to make sure the people buying them understand the risks and the rules?
And as Oman steps up its response to the oil spill along its coastline, we speak to an oil-spill specialist about the clean-up operation and what happens next.
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From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.