Mayor Khan calls for faster e-bike regulation
Government rules not expected until 2028, despite rising journeys and safety concerns.
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stated that government regulations for dockless e-bike hire schemes will not be implemented before 2028. This timeline is causing frustration as e-bike journeys continue to rise, with 37 million trips recorded in 2025, a one-third increase. The current lack of a unified strategy across London's boroughs creates confusion for operators and users alike.
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E-bike operators, including Voi, have criticised London for a lack of clear strategy, highlighting the difficulties posed by varying regulations in different boroughs. Christina Moe Gjerde, vice president at Voi in Europe, described the situation as confusing, comparing it to a taxi service where rules change with every borough boundary crossed. She stated that a pan-London vision is missing, and that the Mayor is overlooking a significant opportunity to develop a coherent transport strategy.
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 granted the transport secretary powers to enable Transport for London (TfL) to establish a micro-mobility framework. However, the devolution of these powers is taking longer than anticipated. Mayor Khan has offered to work with the government and councils to expedite the process, proposing a framework that could allow London to move ahead of other regions in England once legislation is ready. Key issues to address include data sharing, safety standards, rider education, and parking enforcement.
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The rise in e-bike usage has been accompanied by concerns over injuries, reckless riding, and poor parking. Incidents such as a collision involving a Lime bike ridden by a minor, which resulted in serious injuries to a pedestrian, have intensified calls for stricter regulation. The victim's partner expressed feelings of helplessness and anger due to a perceived lack of accountability from operators and the absence of clear legal recourse. Lime stated that the incident was handled according to their policies and that the stolen bike fell outside their liability insurance.
Despite these issues, councils receive payments from operators. The City of London is projected to earn £455,360 this year from such agreements. The Department for Transport has indicated that new regulations and guidance for licensing hire schemes will be introduced following a public consultation, which is expected to launch in the coming months.
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+When will new regulations for e-bike schemes be in place?
The Mayor of London has stated that government regulations for dockless e-bike hire schemes are not expected to be in place until at least 2028. This timeline is due to the government's planned consultation process before setting out new rules.
+How much are e-bike journeys increasing?
Dockless e-bike hire journeys have seen a significant increase, rising by a third to reach 37 million trips in 2025. This growth highlights the increasing popularity of e-bikes as a mode of transport in the capital.
+How much do councils receive from e-bike operators?
Councils receive payments from e-bike operators under memorandums of understanding. For example, the City of London is expected to be paid £455,360 this year by operators for having bikes in the area.
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