Electric Bicycles: Hire Services
Lords · Question HL3102 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Oates
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to imposing per-cycle fines on electric cycle rental companies for each cycle that is left obstructing a public highway or footway.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 16 Dec 2024
The Government recognises that when implemented well and managed effectively, shared cycle schemes can have real benefits in terms of sustainable, efficient, and greener transport. However, too often dockless cycles are parked obstructively on the pavemen...