Written questions

Electric Bicycles: Delivery Services

Lords · Question HL8310 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Viscount Goschen

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with major delivery organisations regarding the importance of ensuring compliance with regulators governing the use of electric bicycles; and what has been the outcome of those discussions.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 17 Jun 2025

In December last year the Minister for Local Transport wrote to the main food delivery companies to remind them of their obligations including the use of modified e-cycles by some delivery riders. The letter signposted government guidance on the safe use ...