The TTC is recommending a seasonal ban on e-bikes and e-scooters from Nov. 15 to April 15 due to safety concerns, especially regarding lithium-ion batteries.
Fire chiefs report an increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, citing issues like condensation and fluctuating temperatures that can lead to short circuits.
The investigation revealed that a lithium-ion battery failure caused the e-bike fire on the subway, prompting concerns over the use of such devices in winter.
Despite the ban, users of electric wheelchairs and non-electric bicycles will not be affected, focusing the regulations solely on e-bikes and e-scooters.
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