Confusing 'Wild West' e-scooter rules prompt calls for national consistency to protect riders and pedestrians

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Confusing 'Wild West' e-scooter rules prompt calls for national consistency to protect riders and pedestrians

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As cities around the world ban or restrict shareable e-scooters over safety concerns, some governments in Australia are looking to decriminalise the use of private personal mobility devices in public.

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