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Queensland's E-Bike Laws Spark Controversy Among Delivery Riders

4/15/2026

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Queensland proposes legislation to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters, setting a 16-year age limit and a driver’s licence requirement.
Uber Eats and DoorDash warn the rules could threaten food delivery because many riders lack licences.
More than 2,000 submissions to a parliamentary inquiry show opposition from cycling groups and local councils.
The state transport minister defended the legislation as a pedestrian-safety measure, and the bill awaits committee review.

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Queensland proposes legislation to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters, setting a 16-year age limit and a driver’s licence requirement.
Uber Eats and DoorDash warn the rules could threaten food delivery because many riders lack licences.
More than 2,000 submissions to a parliamentary inquiry show opposition from cycling groups and local councils.
The state transport minister defended the legislation as a pedestrian-safety measure, and the bill awaits committee review.