Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
Summary
The UK government has opened a consultation on national standards for shared e-bikes. Proposals include local licensing of operators, parking and fleet rules, and possible fines for riders who ride drunk, dangerously, underage or on pavements, or run red lights.Key Facts
- Local leaders could be allowed to license shared e-bike schemes and enforce minimum standards.
- Proposed rules could require operators to set parking plans and manage fleet sizes and operating areas.
- The consultation considers requiring operators to insure their schemes so people injured by riders can seek compensation.
- The government is considering extra powers for local leaders to set operator fees and require data sharing.
- The proposals aim to address pavement obstruction and unsafe or antisocial riding.
- The Greater London Authority says people made 37 million trips on dockless e-bikes in London last year, one-third more than the year before.
- Lime, Voi and Bolt welcomed the proposals, saying consistent national standards would provide clarity.
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