Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio have exposed vulnerabilities in the micromobility ecosystem that may compromise the security, safety and privacy of users of battery-powered electric scooters. The risks are not bound to the electric scooter itself, but also extend to related software services and applications. The research comes amid the growing popularity of e-scooter as an option to ease or bypass traffic congestion, with service providers offering riders easy payment options, flexible drop-offs and geo-location at the tap of a button.”]