Queensland's Strict E-Scooter Rules: Impact on Tourism

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome in. This is Sydney News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Queensland's government plans to roll out strict new rules for e-scooters and e-bikes this week, after accepting all 28 recommendations from. A recent inquiry. Riders will need at least a car learner's permit. Kids under 16 will be banned, and speeds will drop to 10 kilometers for hour on all paths. Tourism leaders warn these changes will slam the visitor economy hard. Blocking international travelers from using shared services like Neuron or Lyme. In spots such as Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Without a local license, tourists, students, and short-term visitors lose out on easy, low-emission ways to get around attractions and dense areas. Meanwhile, critics highlight how this bucks trends across Australia and most of the world, where low-powered pedal assist e-bikes need no license, and studies show they're safer than regular bikes with no real risk from legal models.

1:01As the transport minister prepares to weigh in, the pushback grows louder over impacts on families, seniors, and slower commutes.