Legalise electric scooters & other portable e-vehicles.

The Issue

Global Action Plan found that London is the worst UK city for costs to the NHS from pollution from cars and vans, totalling £605m. 

To get people out of cars and off our strained public transport system we need to allow viable eco-friendly alternatives for people to get around.

I've been making YouTube videos on this subject for the past 7 months and what made me really spring into action was when people contacted me explaining they were unable to cycle for medical reasons and did not want to be in a wheel chair or use a mobility scooter - However they were able to use an electric scooter to get around independently.

The UK needs to join the rest of the world and legalise electric scooters and other portable electric vehicles to ensure a greener future for urban mobility.

 

 

 

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Ben FoxPetition StarterI've been making YouTube videos on this subject for the past 7 months and what made me really spring into action was when people contacted me explaining they were unable to cycle yet did not want to be in a wheel chair but could ride an E-Scooter.
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The Issue

Global Action Plan found that London is the worst UK city for costs to the NHS from pollution from cars and vans, totalling £605m. 

To get people out of cars and off our strained public transport system we need to allow viable eco-friendly alternatives for people to get around.

I've been making YouTube videos on this subject for the past 7 months and what made me really spring into action was when people contacted me explaining they were unable to cycle for medical reasons and did not want to be in a wheel chair or use a mobility scooter - However they were able to use an electric scooter to get around independently.

The UK needs to join the rest of the world and legalise electric scooters and other portable electric vehicles to ensure a greener future for urban mobility.

 

 

 

avatar of the starter
Ben FoxPetition StarterI've been making YouTube videos on this subject for the past 7 months and what made me really spring into action was when people contacted me explaining they were unable to cycle yet did not want to be in a wheel chair but could ride an E-Scooter.
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The Decision Makers

Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London
Responded
“Dear Petitioner Thank you for the petition submitted on the change.org website about legalising electric scooters and other portable e-vehicles. E-scooters cannot lawfully be used on public highways in the UK. Altering this position is likely to require changes to primary legislation and any proposal to change the legal status of these vehicles should be considered with the safety of riders and other road users as the first priority. This is a matter for the Government and Parliament to consider. Yours sincerely, Public Liaison Unit Greater London Authority”
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Petition created on 11 March 2019