Overview

• The government confirmed its intention to create a legal framework for e-scooters as part of wider micromobility reforms.
• PA reports that proposals under consideration could include a rider test, mandatory insurance, and manufacturer speed limits.
• Official DfT data for 2023 recorded six rider deaths in England and 416 serious injuries, including 52 pedestrians.
• CoMoUK welcomed the move, citing 3.7 million riders and 60.5 million trips in trials as evidence of demand and investment potential.
• RNIB has raised safety concerns about pavement riding, while ministers signal plans to curb illegal private e-scooter use.