TfL is reportedly drawing up a plan that would require e-bikes to be parked in designated bays, stopping them from being left on pavements. These could be in place from 'early 2026' and would limit the number of bikes per borough and city-wide, and ban the use of 'free floating' parking where riders are able to leave a bike where they want after finishing their journey.
Alex Berwin, the head of policy at Forest, expressed concerns stating, 'when you go out to the more suburban areas, having more of a free-floating model works best, so people can have more flexibility around where they want to end their ride.'
TfL spokesperson emphasized the importance of well-managed schemes, stating that 'poor e-bike parking can cause significant safety issues... well-managed and regulated schemes can be successful in mitigating such issues.'
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