There have been numerous reports of dodgy batteries, where explosions and fires seem commonplace.
E-bikes are being parked irresponsibly and inconsiderately.
E-bikes are an easy target for theft.
No one’s denying that there have been issues with bad batteries and personal e-bike conversion kits, but there is a clear problem: regulation.
When it comes to their speed, there are already measures in place to stop them from going too fast.
Over 99% of pedestrian fatalities were caused by a collision with a motor vehicle, which is 150 times the number caused by bikes and e-bikes combined, Bakers Solicitors reports.
There are always bad apples, but that doesn’t mean electric bikes are as dangerous as cars.
Despite the misleading headlines you’re likely to see, e-bikes can and will play a vital role in the future of our urban environments.