Making a case for legalising e-scooters

Electric-scooters could reduce car use, but tight safety regulations are needed, says Centre for London

The government should legalise private and shared e-scooters alongside a comprehensive package of measures to ensure their rollout is safe, affordable, and accessible to all, says a new report from the Centre for London.

Suggested measures include giving Transport for London the power to manage shared e-scooter schemes in the capital, ensuring all vehicles meet minimum safety standards, and requiring operators to provide access to shared schemes in neighbourhoods with fewer public...

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