Hong Kong eyes allowing e-scooters on cycle tracks


In this undated photo, a visitor (right) checks out e-scooters at Hellobike's booth during the sixth China Smart City Expo held in Beijing in December 2020. - PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY

HONG KONG (China Daily/Asia News Network): The Transport Department has asked the Legislative Council to allow electric scooters and other electric mobility devices (EMDs) on designated cycle tracks under strict regulations.

In a paper submitted to the LegCo, the department proposed amending existing legislation to allow EMDs like e-scooters, e-bicycles, electric unicycles and electric hoverboards on “appropriate cycle tracks by phases”.

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