Parliamentary group to investigate e-bike safety

Parliamentary group to investigate e-bike safety

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) are to look into safety concerns surrounding e-bikes launching a Call for Evidence from people and organistions who may be able to help in their inquiry. They particularly want to examine the dangers of upgrade and conversion kits which can be easily purchased online and which are entirely unregulated.  The London Fire Brigade have described the use of incompatible chargers, modifi…

APPGCW launches inquiry on e-bike safety and calls for evidence

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) has launched a Call for Evidence as part of a new inquiry into e-bike safety in the UK, with a particular focus on the risks emerging from dangerous low-quality e-bike conversion kits, gig economy work and delivery practices. As e-bike usage grows, the group seeks to ensure that the UK can realise the benefits of cleaner, healthier transport without compromising public safety. The …

Parliament to hold e-bike safety inquiry with gig economy scrutiny

The post Parliament to hold e-bike safety inquiry with gig economy scrutiny appeared first on Cycling Electric. Parliament will host an in inquiry into e-bike safety, with additional emphasis on the gig economy’s role in becoming a driver for modification of cycles and the arrival of unsafe kit products that can be more susceptible to thermal issues.The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking is now calling for evidence from trade pr…