Transport for London (TFL) has announced that all the non -sect cycles will be banned from the majority of the public transport network in London. The ban was driven by the risks of fire from regular bikes They were converted into electronic bicycles using DIY collectionsBut it also extends to electronic bicycles designed for this purpose in the name of easier enforcement.
The new embargo falls into force on March 31, applies to London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth Line and DLR. The only electronic bikes to be allowed in these services are the electronic bicycles, which TFL says is unlikely to be converted into electronic bicycles using MD groups. This exemption will be a blessing for Brompton and GocycleTwo -based companies in London focus on folding models.
Tfl says The “adapted courses using electronic conversion groups pose greater fire risk of electronic bikes built for this purpose”, but “it may be difficult to distinguish” bicycles modified from other models. The organization adds that the ban is necessary “in order for the advantages of the improved product safety in its place” for conversion groups, batteries and shipping.
The ban follows several fires in public transportation related to electronic bikes, including those Fire stormed the platform At Rayners Lane in West London. After that, the ASLEF trainer threatened to strike if safety measures were not carried out, which was supported by the separate RMT and TSSA transportation. It was electronic bicycle programs It is prohibited over the network Since 2021.
“While we realize the sustainable benefits of electronic bikes, and Micromobility in general, and bring to our city, the truth is that we in London, we see an electronic fire or an electronic bike every day, on average, and we feel special anxious about the risks posed by the conversion groups or modified electronic bike Very poisonous smoke. “
Full-sized bikes-electronic or otherwise-are already allowed in bus and tram services in London, and they are only allowed Certain parts of the underground network at certain timesWith a blanket ban during the peak hour. Once an electrical bicycle embargo will enter into force, only the non -sect electronic bicycles will only be allowed on Woolwich Ferry, some river and trained services, and Silvertown Tunnel Cycle Skule, which opens on April 7.
