How e-bike crashes pushed up car insurance costs for drivers

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleE-scooter and e-bike use is on the rise (Lucy North/PA Wire)The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has reported that the cost of damages for injuries from e-scooter and e-bike incidents has surpassed £100 million, contributing to increased insurance premiums for motorists. Claims submitted to the MIB for micromobility vehicle incidents, which include traumatic brain injuries and complex fractures, rose by 73 per cent between 2023 and 2025. MIB is urging for enhanced public education regarding the laws surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters, as a YouGov survey revealed over half of UK adults are unaware that privately owned e-scooters are illegal on public roads. Under current UK law, privately owned e-scooters are classified as motor vehicles requiring a driving licence and insurance, neither of which are available for private use, making their use on public roads illegal. The Department for Transport plans to consult on e-scooter regulations within the next year, including insurance requirements, and will introduce new offences and tougher penalties for dangerous e-cycling. In fullE-bike injury claims pushing up car insurance costs for motoristsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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