Ibabi Hasim, “Critical factors of self reported behaviour and safety of electric scooter users in Europe”, Diploma Thesis, NTUA, School of Civil Engineering, Athens, July 2025.

In recent years, there has been a trend in Europe of citizens using electric scooters, especially for short distances. Their ease of use, avoidance of traffic congestion, cost-effectiveness, as well as zero emissions during use, are the main reasons for their increased usage in recent years. This thesis examines the road safety of electric scooters in Europe through the analysis of user behavior. More specifically, statistical models analyze the factors that lead electric scooter users to engage in dangerous driving behaviors. The results of the developed models highlight the importance of factors such as the acceptance of risky behaviors, the existence of legislation, the level of urbanization, and age. Mandatory helmet use and stricter rules prove to be particularly effective in reducing violations. Finally, some proposals are provided that could improve the road safety of electric scooter users, such as strengthening the legal framework, stricter enforcement, and infrastructure improvement.