Written questions

Electric Bicycles and Scooters

2026-06-21 · Department for Transport · 11887 · Official question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing stricter geo-fencing requirements for electrically assisted pedal cycle and scooter hire companies.

Answer

The Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act will enable local leaders to license shared cycle schemes and to set the terms under which schemes may operate in their area and act decisively to tackle issues such as irresponsible parkin...