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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.
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.”
“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.”