Ministers to target ‘wild west’ of e-bikes blocking pavements

The Department for Transport is launching a new consultation to address the 'wild west' of e-bikes. Ministers aim to implement national standards to prevent pavements from being blocked and to curb antisocial behaviour, such as cyclists running red lights. The initiative seeks to replace the current patchwork of local agreements with unified rules. Key areas of focus for the new regulations include standardised parking, fleet size limitations, and mandatory insurance requirements for e-bike operators across the country.