Many residents living near accident site want PMD use restricted or banned

Madam Ong Bee Eng, 65, died of injuries after she was hit by an e-scooter while cycling in Bedok North last Saturday.
Madam Ong Bee Eng, 65, died of injuries after she was hit by an e-scooter while cycling in Bedok North last Saturday.
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When retiree Tan Hock Suan walks in his Bedok North neighbourhood, he will look over his shoulder every few metres to see if there is any personal mobility device (PMD) speeding down the footpath behind him.

The 73-year-old told The Straits Times that a month ago, he was walking to a nearby hawker centre to meet his friends when he was almost run over by a PMD.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 28, 2019, with the headline Many residents living near accident site want PMD use restricted or banned. Subscribe