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E-Scooter Use Surging in Germany Thanks to Private Demand, Rather Than Rental Fleets

Aug 11th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Growth in e-scooter use in Germany is powering ahead thanks to private demand rather than the rental fleets that first drove their popularity, as operators like Lime and Bolt grapple with increasingly unfavorable business conditions. Last year, more than 80% …

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