A damaged Mercedes-Benz that collided with an e-bike in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
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There are renewed calls for e-bikes to require number plates after two separate incidents across Sydney involving teenagers colliding with cars while riding the electronic vehicles.
Two 16-year-olds were struck by a Mercedes-Benz on Birrell Street in Bondi yesterday while riding e-bikes.
The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and the pair escaped with only minor injuries before being taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital.
A damaged Mercedes-Benz that collided with an e-bike in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
The teens were taken to hospital in a stable condition. (Nine)

On the same day in Crows Nest, a car collided with an e-rideable bike carrying three 15-year-olds.

Fortunately, the teenagers only sustained minor injuries.

Ward advocates for the introduction of license plates for specific demographics, such as individuals under 18, to help reduce the frequency of e-bike accidents.

Three teens were struck by a car while riding an e-bike in Crows Nest yesterday.
Three teens were struck by a car while riding an e-bike in Crows Nest yesterday. (Nine)

This measure could also extend to commercial e-bike users and companies offering shared e-bike services.

“For young riders, accountability shouldn’t end with a visit to the hospital emergency room,” Ward remarked to 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.”

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward
Natalie Ward believes that plates for specific groups are a necessary step to minimise the number of e-bike crashes. (Nine)
The Liberal plan would also include new penalties for non-compliance, alongside educating young riders so that the risks associated with e-bike technology and how to use them safely are understood.

“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.”

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