B.C. Cities Want Province to Speed up E-Scooter Regulations

B.C. cities want province to speed up e-scooter regulations

As injuries from e-scooters in British Columbia continue to rise, the provincial government continues to take an approach to regulations that many municipalities argue is too slow.

Drivesmart: The wild west of e-bikes and e-scooters: why rule abuse risks safety for everyone

The friction on British Columbia roads, sidewalks, and multi-use pathways is increasing. The influx of website submissions reveals frustration from pedestrians, traditional cyclists, and drivers alike. This is a widespread behavioural problem: a growing wave of rule abuse, reckless operation, and a complete disregard for the shared rules of the road. Many operators treat electric cycles and kick scooters as if the rules don’t apply, exempt from …