E-Scooters Banned in Melbourne Due to Safety Concerns

The City of Melbourne has banned e-scooter operators in the city due to concerns they pose a daily safety risk. Operators Lime and Neuron Mobility will have one month to ensure that all e-scooters are removed from the streets in the city. Private individuals who own a scooter will still be able to ride within the city provided that they comply with the road rules. In a statement provided to the Epoch Times, Lord Mayor Nick Reece said residents, visitors, and traders “have had enough” after two years of trial. “Safety remains our number one priority. While the Victorian government’s shared e-scooter scheme has been popular in Melbourne, there have also been serious issues,” he said....