E-scooters are one step closer to legalisation in NSW but councils are yet to decide if e-rental companies will move in

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Melbourne City Council banned them and Canberrans appear to love them, but Sydney and NSW councils are yet to decide if e-scooter hire companies will be allowed to move in.

E-scooters are one step closer to legalisation in NSW but councils are yet to decide if e-rental companies will move inE-scooters are one step closer to legalisation in NSW but councils are yet to decide if e-rental companies will move inThe path has been cleared for e-scooter hire companies to establish themselves across the state, but it will be up to councils to decide if they are welcome.

This week, the NSW government unexpectedly announced plans to legalise e-scooters as part of its new e-micromobility action plan.one for using an unregistered vehicle and another for wearing the wrong kind of helmet, costing a hefty $1,046. Already, the City of Sydney – which encompasses much of the CBD and inner east – has resolved not to participate, citing "road safety" and "clutter" on footpaths.

In Canberra, public uptake of the shared e-scooters was swift, with operators Neuron and Beam estimating they have each seen 1.9 million rides on their scooters since they were rolled out four years ago.

 

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