High powered e-bikes aren’t meant to be used on roads. But many are – and deaths have followed. Will new standards fix the problem?
- Research Lead, UQ Micromobility Research Cluster, The University of Queensland
A legal e-bike is just as safe as a regular bicycle, and shouldn’t be subjected to different rules.
From serious injuries to thrill-seeking rideouts, teens on overpowered e-bikes have provoked a media frenzy. But the risks of these vehicles is very real.
Conquering hills, commuting without a sweat and carrying cargo – e-bikes encourage more people to get out of their cars.
Despite loud calls for tough policing of e-scooters and even outright bans, the problems can be better managed with technology and public education.
Brisbane was the first Australian city to accept rideshare e-scooters. After some growing pains, residents, visitors and the city itself are enjoying the benefits, a new study finds.
New research suggests parents are too focused on their children’s competition to spend time or money on things that don’t involve the tournament, hotel stays or quick dining.
Derby in northeast Tasmania should be a story of hope for mining communities seeking to transition to a sustainable future. But logging threatens that vision.
Bike-share programs don’t just cater for residents. When tourists use them too, that greatly increases the value the whole community gets from these bikes.
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