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Queensland ebike laws could cripple Uber Eats, DoorDash and shared e-vehicle schemes, industry warns

globalApril 15, 2026
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Queensland ebike laws could cripple Uber Eats, DoorDash and shared e-vehicle schemes, industry warns
Food delivery services say the proposed laws will affect their workers, while shared e-vehicle schemes claim the laws could make them uninsurable
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Food delivery services say the proposed laws will affect their workers, while shared e-vehicle schemes claim the laws could make them uninsurable

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Legislation that would crack down on ebikes and e-scooters in Queensland could curtail food delivery services and potentially end shared e-vehicle schemes, industry figures warn.

The proposed laws would set an age limit of 16 on ebikes and e-scooters, require users to obtain a driver’s licence, and set a limit of 10km/h on almost all cycle lanes.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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