Electric Scooters
Commons · Question 112717 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lizzi Collinge
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the legal framework for privately owned e-scooters; and whether she plans to (a) introduce a scheme for licensing, registration and insurance for private e-scoote
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 26 Feb 2026
The Government recognises that the widespread illegal use of e-scooters is a serious issue. That is why we have committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles when parliamentary time allows. No decisions have been made on licensing, r...