New Queensland Ebike Laws Could Cripple Food Delivery and Shared Mobility
Proposed legislation in Queensland aims to regulate ebikes and e-scooters, but industry leaders warn it could devastate food delivery services and shared e-vehicle schemes.
Queensland's proposed laws on ebikes and e-scooters could have a crippling effect on food delivery services and shared e-vehicle schemes, industry figures are warning. The new legislation aims to introduce an age limit of 16 for using these vehicles, require users to obtain a driver's license, and set a 10km/h speed limit on almost all cycle lanes.
For companies like Uber Eats and DoorDash, these restrictions could severely impact their delivery workers, who rely on the speed and maneuverability of ebikes to efficiently transport food. The 10km/h speed limit on cycle lanes would make it nearly impossible for delivery riders to maintain the necessary pace to fulfill orders in a timely manner.
