EBikes Banned from NSW Trains Due To Fire Hazard
New South Wales has banned Australians from taking ebikes on trains
[...] Those who own converted e-bikes are now banned from using certain public transport services in New South Wales.
It comes as the state government seeks to crack down on battery-related fires linked to e-mobility devices.
The new rule came into effect on November 1.
Converted e-bikes, which have become increasingly popular in recent years, are regular pedal bicycles that have been retrofitted with an electric motor and battery.
[...] According to Transport for NSW, converted e-bikes have a higher risk of electrical failure and fire risk to DIY installations, inadequate wiring and use of second-hand batteries and incompatible or poor-quality components."
Commercially manufactured e-bikes and shared e-bikes will still be permitted.
Riders caught bringing a banned e-bike on board face a $400 on-the-spot fine, with a maximum penalty of $1,110.
NSW's e-bike ban could spread nationwide after a spate of similar e-bike battery fire incidents in other states have affected public transport services in recent years.
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