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- The United Kingdom saw e-bike and e-scooter crimes rise over 730% in five years, including theft and drug trafficking.
- The London Fire Brigade reported 205 e-bike fires in 2025, linked to unsafe batteries and modifications.
- The government is consulting on online product safety rules, while campaigners warn dangerous products may still be sold.
- Labour MP Fabian Hamilton said pay-per-delivery incentives drive e-bike use by food drivers, and reforms strengthen protections.
