Popular Scooter-Sharing Service Revel Under Fire
by George Ilchert
Less than a year after Revel launched their scooter rental service, many lawsuits hit the company.
“A new way to get around,” boasts the website. Not a safe one, according to lawsuits. All you need is a valid driver’s license and $5; you can rent one of Revel’s electric scooters. Focused on the trendy areas of Brooklyn and Queens, the service has been popular with the young residents of NYC. Unfortunately, accidents were a given with no training required to ride away on electric scooters that can reach speeds of 30 MPH.
Revel Accused of Recklessness
Multiple lawsuits have been launched against the company, claiming that Revel was reckless, negligent, and careless to set untrained cyclers off on what is essentially a motorcycle into the busy streets of NYC.
One lawsuit is for a bicyclist who collided with a Revel rider and broke an ankle. Another is from a user of Revel, who claims a scooter failed mid-ride and caused him to crash and fracture his leg. So far, seven people have filed
personal injury lawsuits against Revel.
State law does not require a motorcycle license for mopeds that top out at 30 MPH, but this could be a recipe for disaster. Untrained riders have been seen with little regard for the rules of the road, riding without helmets, zooming between lanes and in areas where scooters are not allowed, and driving against traffic flow.
Call Our Personal Injury Attorneys
If you were injured while riding a Revel scooter, or you were involved in an accident with a Revel scooter, you should consult an experienced
personal injury attorney – don’t leave your case in the hands of someone who lacks the right knowledge.
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