Legalise e-scooters on roads, but retain pavement ban, says Transport Committee

The committee calls for robust enforcement measures to eliminate pavement use of e-scooters (Unsplash)

E-scooters should be legalised on roads but riding on pavements should be prohibited, the House of Commons’ Transport Committee has said.  Privately-owned e-scooters are banned to use in the UK anywhere except on private land.

In a new report, the committee has said the vehicles, which usually travel 9-15mph, could offer a green alternative to the car.

Whilst supporting the introduction and use of e-scooters, the committee advises that current rental trials and any plans for...

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