Have An E-Bike Or E-Scooter? Here's How To Avoid A Dangerous Battery Fire

30 Oct 2023 | Abstracted from Yahoo News

"People's misuse of the batteries powering the [Toronto's] e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards have resulted in an increase in dangerous fires...If you drop your battery or it's been punctured, crushed, or has water damage - you should no longer use it...Another arising issue is people modifying the battery to try to get their e-scooters or e-bikes to go even faster..Don't have your bike blocking your exit. Find a spot in the corner that's out of your way."

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