E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
Summary
People hurt by electric scooters and bikes in the UK have received more than £110 million in compensation claims since 2019. These payouts have caused insurance costs for drivers to rise, and there is concern over the safety and legal use of these vehicles on public roads.Key Facts
- Since 2019, over £110 million has been paid to people injured by e-scooters and e-bikes in the UK.
- The largest single payment was £20 million for a child with severe injuries.
- Injuries from private e-scooters, which are illegal to use on public roads, have led to insurance price increases.
- E-scooters can only be legally used on public roads if part of government-approved rental schemes.
- Police routinely seize and destroy illegal private e-scooters and modified e-bikes that exceed speed limits.
- The Motor Insurers Bureau, a nonprofit group, pays compensation for accidents involving uninsured vehicles.
- In 2025, there were 168 injury claims—the highest number so far—related to these vehicles.
- Criminal cases include jail sentences for dangerous driving causing death using e-bikes.
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