Nighttime E-Scooter Riding Experience Survey

1.Have you ridden an e-scooter in the past 6 months?(Required.)

Yes

No

2.Where do you usually ride e-scooters?(Required.)

Urban/city streets

Suburban areas

Campus or residential zones

Other (please specify)

3.How often do you ride an e-scooter at night (after sunset) or early dark morning?(Required.)

4.I feel confident riding an e-scooter at night.(Required.)

5.I usually take additional precautions (like wearing bright clothing or using my phone flashlight) to feel safe while riding at night.(Required.)

6.The scooter’s built-in lights and reflectors make me feel visible to other vehicles and pedestrians.(Required.)

7.I have difficulty seeing the road surface (potholes, bumps, or curbs) when riding in low-light areas.(Required.)

8.I would feel safer if the handlebar included additional lighting or indicators (e.g., side lights, turn signals, or hazard alerts).(Required.)

9.The scooter’s screen or app is easy to read and interact with at night.(Required.)

10.Glare or screen brightness sometimes makes it hard for me to see directions or speed clearly while riding.(Required.)

11.Finding a safe and legal parking spot at night is difficult in crowded areas.(Required.)

12.When you ride in low-light or dark conditions, how do you usually navigate?(Required.)

Using the scooter’s built-in screen

Using a phone app mounted on the handlebar

Using voice/audio directions

I don’t use any navigation tools

Other (please specify)

13.When navigating at night, which factor is most important to you?(Required.)

Taking the fastest route to save time

Choosing well-lit and safe routes, even if they take longer

Following routes with smoother or wider roads for easier riding

Avoiding crowded or high-traffic areas

Having clear and easy-to-read directions on the screen

Other (please specify)

14.Can you describe a moment when you felt unsafe or uncomfortable while riding a scooter at night? What caused it?

15.If you could improve one thing about the scooter’s handlebar or screen to make nighttime rides safer or easier, what would it be and why?

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.