Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers
All-party group concerned about hazards caused by bikes, with focus on use by delivery drivers and risk of fire
Ministers must urgently act to stop the sale of illegal and potentially lethal electric bikes, with a particular focus on their use by gig economy delivery riders, a committee of MPs and peers has said.
The rapid spread of highly powered bikes or conversion kits causes hazards on the roads and can lead to fires because of cheaply made batteries, the report by the all-party parliamentary group for cycling and walking said, calling it “a crisis hiding in plain sight”. Continue reading...
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