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‘Faster, greener, riskier?’ Big Story podcast discusses the micromobility debate

‘Faster, greener, riskier?’ Big Story podcast discusses the micromobility debate

The Big Story podcast episode released Oct. 14, 2026 examines the growing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters and the safety and regulation concerns around them.

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A new episode of The Big Story podcast, posted October 14, 2026, looks at the micromobility debate as e-bikes and e-scooters continue gaining popularity across North America.

In the episode, host Maria Kestane speaks with Ahmed El-Geneidy, a professor at McGill University’s School of Urban Planning.

Their conversation focuses on why micromobility is drawing more users, what infrastructure is needed across provinces to help keep people safe, and who bears responsibility when incidents go wrong.

The episode is available as a podcast subscription, with mentions of Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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