Legalise all e-scooters, says think tank

E-scooters should meet minimum safety standards both at the point of sale and while being ridden, says Centre for London

Private and rental e-scooters should be legalised alongside measures to ensure they are safe, affordable, and accessible to all, says a new report by think tank Centre for London. 

Government-backed e-scooter rental trials are currently underway across the country. However, owners of e-scooters can only use them on private land but not on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements. “Legalising e-scooters alongside increased investment in cycle lanes would make it much easier for the...

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