Why are e-scooters illegal?

Why are e-scooters illegal?

This safety step comes after defective lithium-ion batteries in privately-owned e-scooters and e-unicycles caused fires on our network. You risk a fine of up to £1,000 if you don’t comply. E-scooters hired under our rental e-scooters trial have always been banned from TfL services because they cannot be folded.

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