Ban under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters then require a driver’s licence, Queensland inquiry to recommend
A Queensland parliamentary inquiry recommends banning under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters and requiring a driver’s license for riders over 16.
NSW to ban children from riding ebikes under minimum age limit
New South Wales plans to introduce a minimum age for riding ebikes to enhance safety and curb risky behavior among young riders.
Lime wants its ebikes to take over the streets – but do they pass our safety test?
A safety inspection of Lime's new ebikes in Sydney reveals some concerns as the company aims to expand its presence despite complaints about injuries and the state of older models.
Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves
The Metropolitan police in London are utilizing drones and ebikes in their efforts to combat youth-driven smartphone thefts, which have become increasingly organized and incentivized through social media.
Rental ebike programs booming in Australian cities as e-scooter ‘moral panic’ sees take-up stall
Rental ebike programs are thriving in Australian cities as e-scooter usage declines due to safety concerns and regulations.
Broken ribs, ruptured bowels: ebike injuries double at major Sydney hospital in one year
The number of serious injuries related to e-bike usage at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney has doubled from the previous year as their popularity surges.
NSW police to seize and destroy illegally ‘souped-up’ ebikes under government crackdown
The NSW government is set to implement new laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegally modified ebikes that exceed the legal speed limit.
Australia news live: NSW to seize and crush illegal ebikes; Tropical Cyclone Mitchell strengthens as it nears WA
New South Wales will crack down on illegal electric bikes while Cyclone Mitchell strengthens off the coast of Western Australia.
US social media personality Sur Ronster fined after swarm of ebike riders converges on Sydney Harbour Bridge
An American social media personality was fined by New South Wales police for negligent driving after a large group of ebike riders illegally gathered on the Sydney Harbour Bridge during peak-hour traffic.
‘Take them away, crush them’: Australia faces an ebike surge that some say poses a health emergency
Australia's health minister has declared an emergency due to a surge in illegal ebikes and e-motorcycles, linking them to increasing injuries in emergency departments.