E Bike and E Scooter Charging Banned Inside Shetland Council Buildings

E Bike and E Scooter Charging Banned Inside Shetland Council Buildings

Shetland Islands Council has introduced a ban on the indoor storage and charging of electric bikes and scooters across its premises following growing concerns about lithium ion battery fires. The precautionary measure applies to all buildings owned, managed or occupied by the council including schools and community facilities. Officials said the decision follows national fire safety concerns linked to incidents where lithium ion batteries in e b…