Electric Bicycles: Licensing
2026-06-29 · Department for Transport · 14311 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to introduce a nationwide licensing regime for dockless e-bikes.
Answer
The Government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act includes powers for local leaders to licence shared cycle schemes, including dockless e-bikes. Licensing will be implemented through a combination of regulations and guidance following publ...