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Non-folding e-bikes banned on London Tube and rail services

Non-Folding e-bikes are banned on the London Underground and rail services, effective March 31, 2025, for safety reasons, according to Transport for London .
There is an average of one e-bike fire every two days in London, prompting safety concerns from the London Fire Brigade.
TfL's Chief Safety, Health and Environment Officer Lilli Matson stated that their priority is the safety of customers and colleagues.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed great concern over the incidents of e-bikes catching fire and emphasized that safety is a top priority.

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Evening Standard

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E-bike ban on Tube, Elizabeth line and London Overground comes into force

TfL has imposed ban ‘to ensure the safety of customers and staff’

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George Russell: Class 2 e-bikes come under scrutiny for Marin youth

Marin County supervisors have agreed to implement the state’s first county restrictions imposing age limits on class 2 e-bikes. Read the story

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TfL announces ban on non-folding e-bikes

Transport for London will ban all non-foldable e-bikes on Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR services from March 31, 2025, following safety…

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Non-folding e-bikes banned on London Tube and rail services

The ban includes all non-folding e-bikes, as well as standard cycles that have been converted to e-bikes using conversion kits, and has been welcomed by the city's mayor and transport unions.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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E-bikes banned from some trains because of fire fears

The new rule will come into force at the end of the month

10 days ago·Bristol, United Kingdom

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E-bikes to be banned from Tube, Elizabeth line and London Overground due to fire risk

E-bikes will be banned on parts of London's transport network from the end of the month to ensure the safety of customers and staff, Transport for London has announced.

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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