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Lime e-scooters temporarily banned in two New Zealand cities

Auckland and Dunedin suspend the two-wheelers after a series of accidents resulting from technical glitch

Lime e-scooters have been temporarily suspended from two New Zealand cities after a technical glitch caused the front wheel of some scooters to lock, throwing riders onto the pavement.

Last week Auckland council gave the company until noon on Friday to present evidence that the scooters were safe, after some riders suffered serious injuries such as broken jaws and collarbones when the scooters malfunctioned.

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