Overview

• Transport Minister John Graham introduced legislation that would require shared e‑bike companies to meet pre‑approval standards set by Transport for NSW before operating.
• Councils would gain powers to set operating zones, designate parking bays, and impose go‑slow or no‑go areas to curb footpath clutter.
• Operators would pay fees to fund approvals, compliance monitoring, council rangers, parking infrastructure, and a data‑sharing platform.
• Breaches would attract penalties of up to $55,000 plus $5,500 for each day an offence continues, with up to $110,000 for failing to provide required information.
• The bill mandates helmet provision and targets shared e‑bikes specifically, with e‑scooters remaining under a separate trial and no change to private e‑scooter rules.