Brisbane City Council has approved an expansion of the twin-operator e-scooter fleet from 1000 to 1500 ahead of its finalised mobility strategy release next month.
For e-scooters to work,we need footpath upgrades,separated cycle and scooter paths and facilities at public transport hubs that support end-to-end journeys.
As Brisbane commuters continue to shun public transport,what has been described as a “quiet revolution” in e-mobility is taking place amid council’s roll-out of a plan for the sector.
The National Transport Commission recommended states and territories legalise e-scooters,but NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance is unconvinced.
Lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said the city had long wanted to bring e-bikes in to replace the heavy CityCycle bikes.
Ten years on from the first contract for the share bike scheme,Labor says it has not lived up to its promise.
One in six trips on south-east Queensland's public transport network were university students - until the pandemic hit and sent them all home.
Electronic scooters could be a way to avoid gridlock when Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdown lifts,amid concerns that people will use cars rather than public transport to get around.
Brisbane City Council wants to trial e-scooters in bike lanes rather than on footpaths.
The victim was a 40-year-old man who lived on the Sunshine Coast. He died at the scene.
Pedestrians struck by e-scooters may have difficulties in getting financial compensation for any injuries.