A German city where more than 500 dumped e-scooters are estimated to be rusting at the bottom of the river is now using underwater drones to find them. — dpa
Canals, hedges, trees – there are few places where rented e-scooters haven't been dumped in cities around the world, where the sharing economy is increasingly leaving its mark on mobility – and nature.
In an effort to save its waterways from a growing number of rusting scooters, one city has now turned to robot help for a purge of its river bed.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.
![](https://cdn.thestar.com.my/Themes/img/sub_paywall_TSM.webp)
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!