A delay to new laws on e-scooters has been criticised by firms and campaigners who accuse the government of missing an opportunity to tighten up safety rules.
It told the BBC this was "to gather further evidence as the technology develops to ensure any future legislation balances safety, user accountability and market growth". The national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK , which is supportive of e-scooter use and whose members include firms involved in trials, warned the UK is falling behind the rest of the world with its "lack of action" on e-scooters.
The charity Guide Dogs said it was "disappointed" by the delay to laws to "address the problems caused by anti-social e-scooter use".Previously the charity has said anti-social e-scooter use was especially hazardous for people with sight loss due to their weight, speed, silence and because they are often ridden on pavements.
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