REVEALED: E-Scooter Injuries Now Cost ACC More Than $14 Million a Year

The Taxpayers’ Union can reveal that ACC paid out $14,474,256 in e-scooter injury costs last year alone, nearly doubling the 2022 cost. 

ACC data shows the worst regions for e-scooter accidents are Auckland (1193), Canterbury (748), and Wellington (288). Besides losing balance, colliding or slipping, these accidents also include driving into holes and striking animals. 

Taxpayers’ Union Investigations Coordinator, Rhys Hurley, said: 

“ACC spent more than $14 million on e-scooter injuries last year and the trend is quickly getting worse, not better. These are massive costs landing on taxpayers for what are often avoidable accidents.” 

“You can’t look at the data and pretend this is just bad luck. Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch now have thousands of scooter-related claims between them. It's clear riders must take some liability for their own actions.” 

“With the cost of existing claims already at $65 billion, how much longer can this system last? Should those who don't wear a helmet or refuse to ride responsibly continue to be covered by the cracking system?”