one in washington. some say e-scooters have also become a headache for many cities across the country. critics say the discarded scooters are an eyesore on city streets while also pointing to safety concerns. at least eight deaths and 1,500 injuries have been tied to e-t scooters since the fall of 2017. in some cities the e-scooter craze has been met with a swift backlash. most big cities have them. and other cities like nashville now considering banning them. the mayor of nashville sent a letter to e-scooter companies demanding they address safety concerns after a 26-year-old rider died from making an improper turn and being struck by a vehicle in may. mayor, i was just in your town. by the way, love nashville.