We, the undersigned, call on Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to immediately end the unfair and inconsistent ban on personal electric vehicles (PEVs) aboard Irish trains.

This ban currently prohibits the use of devices such as electric scooters, electric skateboards, electric unicycles (EUCs), Onewheels, and other personal electric mobility devices, while allowing electric bicycles—which use the same battery technology and pose similar risks—to travel freely.

This inconsistency lacks logic, fairness, and ignores the modern reality of personal transportation. Many PEVs are lighter, more compact, and easier to store than electric bikes, yet are penalised under a blanket ban that does nothing to distinguish responsible riders with safe devices from poor-quality products.

We acknowledge the NTA’s concern about battery fires. However, we firmly believe the solution is regulation, not exclusion.

We propose:

1. End the blanket ban on PEVs and replace it with a battery certification requirement (e.g., UL 2272, EN 17128, or equivalent).


2. Engage with the PEV community, safety bodies, and manufacturers to create clear, fair guidelines for safe carriage and storage aboard trains.


3. Treat all micro-mobility devices equally based on risk, not device type. If e-bikes are allowed, ALL properly certified PEVs should be allowed.


4. Support Ireland’s commitment to sustainable transport. PEVs reduce traffic congestion, carbon emissions, and dependence on private cars for short journeys.



This petition is not just about devices—it’s about fairness, common sense, and inclusion. People who rely on PEVs for their daily commutes deserve equal access to public transport, just like cyclists do.

If e-bikes can ride, PEVs should glide!

We call on Irish Rail and the NTA to review and update this regressive policy immediately. It’s time for Ireland’s public transport system to reflect the needs of a modern, environmentally-conscious society.