Guidance

E-cycle and e-scooter batteries: managing fire risk for public transport operators

Information for public transport operators about assessing and managing fire risks involving the lithium batteries used in e-cycles and e-scooters.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 1 February 2024

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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E-cycle and e-scooter batteries: managing fire risk for public transport operators

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Fire and rescue services have made government aware of rising numbers of incidents involving the lithium batteries used in e-cycles and e-scooters.

This guidance aims to inform public transport operators about assessing and proportionately managing these risks while safeguarding the use of these modes of transport.