Daily London
The same day in Crows Nest, three 15-year-olds on an e-rideable bike were struck by a car.
The trio walked away with minor injuries.
Ward believes that licence plates for specific groups, including people under 18, are a necessary step to minimise the number of e-bike crashes.
Others who could be targeted include those who use e-bikes for commercial purposes and commercial shared service schemes.
“For young riders, accountability can’t just be a trip to the hospital emergency room,” Ward told the Nine newspaper.
“The overwhelming community view is to take action on these unaccountable rider cohorts who need enforcement and behaviour change before it is too late.”
“I am hearing loud and clear that the community wants enforcement and accountability for e-bikes that prevent crashes, the opposition has a plan to deliver it, while the government tinkers,” Ward said in a statement.
“This isn’t complicated. If Labor don’t like our solution, what is their plan?
“It’s time for action and accountability, whether it is an e-bike rider or the transport minister.”
