Written question asked by Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 24 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Electric Bicycles: Hire Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce minimum standards for age verification for e-bike hire operators.
- Answer
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Licensing for shared cycle services will be implemented following in-depth consultation through a combination of regulations and detailed guidance.
No decisions taken yet on final policy design etc. Safety will be a priority when considering future policy in this area.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128419
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Hire services Age assurance Electric bicycles
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- 2026-04-24 11:12:23 +0100
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