How E-bikes and scooters took over Toronto's streets

This Matters | Daily News Podcast by Toronto Star

Oct 17, 202520:49News & Politics

Guest: Ben Cohen , Toronto Star City Hall reporter Electric scooters weaving through sidewalks, e-bikes flying through intersections, and mopeds cutting into bike lanes have become a common sight in Toronto. The city is...

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