Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14311

Electric Bicycles: Licensing

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to introduce a nationwide licensing regime for dockless e-bikes.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

The Government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act includes powers for local leaders to licence shared cycle schemes, including dockless e-bikes. Licensing will be implemented through a combination of regulations and guidance following publ...

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