Non-folding e-bikes banned on London Tube and rail services
- Non-Folding e-bikes are banned on the London Underground and rail services, effective March 31, 2025, for safety reasons, according to Transport for London .
- There is an average of one e-bike fire every two days in London, prompting safety concerns from the London Fire Brigade.
- TfL's Chief Safety, Health and Environment Officer Lilli Matson stated that their priority is the safety of customers and colleagues.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed great concern over the incidents of e-bikes catching fire and emphasized that safety is a top priority.
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E-bikes banned from some trains because of fire fears
The new rule will come into force at the end of the month
·Bristol, United Kingdom
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Non-folding e-bikes to be banned on London Tube and rail services
The train drivers union Aslef welcomed the move after pressing for a ban on safety grounds. All non-folding e-bikes will be banned on London Tube and rail services from the end of the month to ensure the safety of customers and staff, it has been announced. Transport for London (TfL) said it has been working with the London Fire Brigade and other partners to carry out a comprehensive review of the safety of e-bikes and their suitability for carr…
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