Ontario Reviews E-Bike, E-Scooter Rules Amid Safety Concerns

0:00This is Canada News today, every story, every city, every day. Ontario's Transportation Minister says the province is looking into tougher rules for e-bikes, e-scooters, and other small electric vehicles. Right now, riders of e-mo pads and e-bikes don't need a license, but they must be at least 16 years old. Minister Pramie Sarkaria noted they're reviewing options for devices that hit high speeds, like e-bikes and scooters, with changes possibly coming. In the next couple of months, in Toronto, e-scooters remain illegal, yet riders often ignore the ban, and police lack the power to take them away. A crackdown last September lets a 3,500 tickets issued in just three weeks. Hospital data shows a sharp rise in injuries, with e-bikes trauma cases as same Michael's emergency room of 240% from 2020. To 2024, and e-scooter injuries jumping 600%, city leaders are pushing for more enforcement to keep these devices off sidewalks, and considering licenses for motorized micromobility

1:02options, as safety concerns continue to grow.