E-bike cyclists could face fines for poor parking under government crackdown

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The plans include a proposed set of national standards to tackle issues like pavement parking and antisocial behaviour on shared e-bike schemes.

The government has pledged to crack down on the “wild west” of e-bike parking with a proposed set of national standards.

On Thursday, the Department for Transport (DfT) launched a consultation on proposed new rules to improve shared e-bike schemes, such as Lime, Voi and Forest, which covered issues including parking and fleet management plans to ensure bikes are not overcrowding streets.

The proposals also include a plan to tackle antisocial and illegal behaviour such as drunk cycling, riding on pavements or underage users.

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