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October 30, 2024

Users of shared mobility company Forest share concerns over safety of bikes

One user says an accident on a Forest ebike has led her to require multiple medical procedures, including dental work and surgery

Sadia Nowshin

5 min read

A London-based user of UK-based shared mobility startup Forest is considering legal action against the company, after she says that an accident on one of the company’s e-bikes in April 2024 left her requiring surgery. She claims that the e-bike was reported for a faulty motor by another user a few days after her accident.

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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