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 require e-bike hire operators to hold public liability insurance as a condition of operating on the public highway.
- Answer
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The licensing regime for shared cycle schemes which we are bringing forward through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will create a legal requirement for shared e-cycle schemes to be licensed, which will be implemented through a combination of regulations and detailed guidance, following in-depth consultation.
No final policy decisions have yet been taken, but licence conditions could include a requirement for age verification of users or public liability insurance for operators.
Safety will be a priority when considering future policy in this area.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128420
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Hire services Insurance Electric bicycles
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- 2026-04-24 11:52:23 +0100
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