# Electric scooter usage and safety in Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electric-scooter-usage-and-safety-in-chile
> Updated: 2026-09-05T00:45:22.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In Chile, the use of electric scooters is characterized by both rapid service adoption and rising safety concerns. Data from the first half of 2026 indicates a 36.9% increase in commuter accidents involving scooters compared to the same period in 2025, with 501 recorded incidents. These accidents primarily involve workers aged 18 to 40 and occur most frequently during morning hours. Alberto Escobar, executive secretary of Conaset, linked the rise to reckless behavior and a “low perception of risk.”

Simultaneously, scooter services are seeing significant growth in specific regions. In Temuco, the JET service surpassed 30,000 trips within three weeks of implementation, serving over 16,000 users. The service is being utilized for short commutes to complement existing mobility systems, with users reporting average time savings of 15 minutes per trip.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Electric scooters in Temuco surpass 30,000 trips

Electric scooter service JET has completed over 30,000 trips in Temuco, Chile, in just three weeks, helping users save an average of 15 minutes per trip.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/electric-scooters-in-temuco-surpass-30000-trips

### 2026-08-26: Chile scooter commuting accidents rise 36.9% in early 2026

Scooter-related commuting accidents in Chile rose 36.9% in the first half of 2026, with a significant 52.1% increase among female workers and the highest incident rates in Las Condes.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-scooter-commuting-accidents-rise-369-in-early-2026

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