Ban on e-scooters on public transport to come into effect tomorrow

The NTA announced a ban on e-scooters in public transport due to safety concerns about lithium-ion batteries, which are known to pose fire risks.

E-scooters are banned from NTA-operated services due to the risk posed by substandard construction and the lack of technical standards, prompting safety concerns.

Thermal runaway, caused by internal faults in lithium-ion batteries, poses significant danger: overheating, toxic fume emission, high temperatures, fire, and potential explosions.

The NTA's ban reflects a need for regulation as e-scooter quality control has not matured as it has for e-bikes and mobility scooters.

Read at Irish Independent