Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 112717

Electric Scooters

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Lizzi Collinge

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the legal framework for privately owned e-scooters; and whether she plans to (a) introduce a scheme for licensing, registration and insurance for private e-scoote

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government recognises that the widespread illegal use of e-scooters is a serious issue. That is why we have committed to pursuing legislative reform for micromobility vehicles when parliamentary time allows. No decisions have been made on licensing, r...

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