Use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options
15 August 2024
The ALA made a submission in August to the Parliament of New South Wales’ Portfolio Committee No. 6 – Transport and the Arts regarding regulation and insurance options for e-mobility devices.
In our submission, the ALA has outlined the legislative, regulatory and policy reforms needed to ensure the safety of everyone in NSW – e-mobility device owners, those who hire e-mobility devices, and the general public who are also using the same roads and footpaths. The responsibility for these reforms and updates is shared between the Federal Government, the NSW Government and local councils.
Among 34 recommendations detailed in its final report, the Committee has recommended the regulation of the use of private e-scooters in NSW; that the NSW Government investigate the creation of a viable model for e-mobility device insurance, including compulsory insurance for owners/riders; and that the relevant legislation, regulations and road rules be updated (especially to reflect the Committee’s recommendation that e-scooters be allowed on footpaths with a 15km/h speed limit).
The ALA’s submission and evidence to the inquiry’s public hearing are cited in the report, including with regards to our recommendations for registration and insurance requirements for e-mobility device owners/riders.
The NSW Government's response to the recommendations made during the inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options was tabled in May 2025. The response includes a plan to legalise e-scooters being ridden on shared paths and roads.
ALA submission
Hearing testimony from Genevieve Henderson (30 October 2024), pp.38-46
Final Report (February 2025)
The NSW Government's response to the recommendations made during the inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility option