Last updated 19 August 2024.
An inquiry was established by NSW Parliament on 6 June 2024 to inquire into and report on the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. Submissions closed on 18 August 2024.
Read the Paddington Society’s e-bike submission. The Society’s submission focused on the use and regulation of e-bikes and e-scooters – including shared schemes – in light of their increased use in the Paddington area.
The use of e-bikes and e-scooters helps relieve traffic congestion and enhance mobility. With considerate use, they work well in our community. However, their use and convenience should be balanced with the need for pedestrians to walk safely, especially in shared areas.
Here are some suggestions to improve the current situation:
- Establish a regulatory framework with standardised rules for share e-bike and e-scooter operators.
- Empower local councils to penalise share e-bike operators for breach of such rules.
- Allow councils to limit the number of share e-bikes and e-scooters in their LGA.
- Establish designated pick-up and drop off zones for share e-bikes and e-scooters.
- Set speed limits for e-bikes and e-scooters.
- Consider restricting the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other related mobility options in areas with high pedestrian traffic.
