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E-scooters to finally have official legislation but will the new rules go far enough?

Legislation for e-scooters on Irish roads is finally set to become a reality after the cabinet ap...

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09.25 20 Oct 2021


E-scooters to finally have official legislation but will the new rules go far enough?


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09.25 20 Oct 2021


Legislation for e-scooters on Irish roads is finally set to become a reality after the cabinet approved the Road Traffic and Roads Bill. Under the new rules, a new class of ‘powered personal transporters’ will be created with these not requiring the same licensing, insurance, or tax considerations as motorbikes. Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD, and Climate Action Spokesperson joined us on the show to discuss.

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