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E-Scooters Banned in Melbourne Due to Safety Concerns

Operators Lime and Neuron have 1 month to get the e-scooters off the streets.
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E-Scooters Banned in Melbourne Due to Safety Concerns
Hire e-scooters are lined up in Melbourne's central business district (CBD) on August 13, 2024. Melbourne has become the latest city to announce a ban on rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The City of Melbourne has banned e-scooter operators in the city due to concerns they pose a daily safety risk.

Operators Lime and Neuron Mobility will have one month to ensure that all e-scooters are removed from the streets in the city.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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