E-Bike News, October 2026: At Least 29 US Deaths

October 2026's e-bike accident news, rules and recalls: at least 29 US deaths in news and agency records, 24 local actions and one CPSC e-bike recall. Cover: riders in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado, a public-domain Bureau of Land Management photograph (BLM / Bob Wick, 2019), the rock behind the type darkened.

Quick answer. At least 29 people died in e-bike-related crashes and fires in the US in October 2026: 22 riders (3 on e-motos), 1 pedestrian and 6 in battery fires, in 16 states. Orange County has charged 12 parents over children's e-motos, a New Jersey bill would drop license rules for low-speed e-bikes, and CPSC recalled Urban Arrow cargo e-bikes.

How we verified this report

We searched US news reports and government records about e-bikes dated October 1 to 30, 2026, read 1,469 articles and the records they pointed to, and logged each crash, fire, case and rule once.

A death or injury is listed when a news report or an agency record we read describes it, and rows confirmed in an agency's own record, such as a medical examiner's case file or a state patrol report, are marked. We do not print the names of the people killed or hurt.

Written and verified by Milad Ghobadibeygvand, BScN (Western University, 2014), October 31, 2026: method, limits, datasets.

By Milad Ghobadibeygvand, BScN (Western University, 2014), Redtail eBikes. Last verified October 31, 2026. Corrections: support@redtailebikes.com.

In this record

The record runs from the deaths and injuries through the courts, the federal and state actions and the cities, then out to the rest of the world. Each news section, from the month in brief to the rules taking effect next, links the reports and records it rests on.

• October in brief: 12 records
• E-bike accident news: 29 deaths in 16 states
• Injuries: 30 rider crashes in 18 states
• New York City, by the NYPD's own records
• Battery fires
• Courts and charges
• Federal: one e-bike recall and a battery hearing
• States: Connecticut, D.C., Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Colorado
• Cities, counties and schools: 24 actions
• Research and data
• Industry
• Around the world
• Reported in October, dated elsewhere
• What takes effect next
• Before you buy or ride: what October changes for you
• Frequently asked questions
• How we verified the records
• Limitations
• Sources

October in brief: 12 records

Twelve records carried most of the month's weight, from a federal recall to a Bronx apartment fire. Each row links the document or report that settles it, and if you read only two sections, read the deaths and the battery fires: both change what you check before your next ride or charge.

E-bike accident news: 29 deaths in 16 states

These are the October deaths we could confirm in a news report or an agency record: 19 people riding e-bikes, 3 on e-motos, 1 pedestrian struck by an e-bike rider and 6 people killed in fires blamed on e-bike batteries. Of the 25 entries, 8 rest on an agency's own record; the others rest on local reporting that quotes police, fire officials or a coroner.

A death is dated to the day the person died, so a man hurt in a September crash who died on October 5 is counted here. Deaths from earlier crashes that were still in the news in October are in Reported in October, dated elsewhere. If you ride, the patterns after the table are the part of this record you can act on.

E-bike-related deaths reported in October 2026, by state, from the table below. Pennsylvania's count includes the two people who died after the Philadelphia fire.

What the deaths have in common

Read together, the 22 rider deaths share three patterns, and they show you where the risk sat. This is our reading of the rows above, not an official count. Of the 22, 16 involved a motor vehicle, 6 of them a pickup truck or a semi; 5 involved no other vehicle, and 1 was a collision with a bicyclist.

Age cuts both ways. Of the 20 riders whose age was reported, 5 were under 18 and 6 were 60 or older, the oldest 79. Of the 5 teenagers, 3 were on e-motos, which police in Turlock, Dayton and Anne Arundel County recorded as electric motorcycles or dirt bikes. If you have a teenager on an e-moto, that is the pattern to note.

One New York City death appears only in the NYPD's records: an October 21 collision with a bicyclist on Park Avenue in the Bronx. We found no news report of it in searches on October 30 and 31, which is one reason the count above is a floor.

Injuries: 30 rider crashes in 18 states

These crashes put e-bike and e-moto riders in the hospital in October, as reported. Many injury crashes never reach the news, so the list is a floor: from October 1 to 27, the NYPD recorded 86 injured e-bike riders in New York, and the news we read reported 1 such crash there.

Of the 16 injured riders whose age was reported, 10 were children or teenagers, and 6 of the crashes involved an e-moto. If you ride with a child or a teenager, those ages are the line to read, and your town may set its own age rule.

One pedestrian injury reached the news: in Jacksonville, Fla., a woman walking on the Wonderwood Bridge sidewalk suffered broken bones and facial fractures when an e-bike rider struck her on October 17, her attorney told News4JAX.

New York City, by the NYPD's own records

New York's open data holds "all police reported motor vehicle collisions in NYC," e-bike crashes among them, and those records show the scale news coverage misses. From October 1 to 27, the NYPD recorded 111 crashes involving an e-bike: 86 e-bike riders were injured and 2 were killed, both in the Bronx (crash records, person records).

The same crashes hurt 11 pedestrians. The NYPD's data runs a few days behind, so October's last days are not in it yet. If you ride in New York, you can look these crashes up yourself on NYC Open Data, collision by collision.

People injured in NYPD-reported crashes involving an e-bike, October 1 to 27, 2026, by who they were.

If you work with the data yourself, count riders by the vehicle they were on. In the crash table, an e-bike rider sits in none of the named columns: the October 7 crash shows one person killed, zero cyclists and zero motorists, and only the person record names the e-bike's operator as the one who died.

Battery fires

Two October fires blamed on e-bike batteries killed 6 people, and 7 more fires linked to e-bikes or their batteries were reported without a death. Regulators moved too: CPSC scheduled a hearing on a federal battery standard, and Washington, D.C., signed a certification law. If you keep an e-bike indoors, read the two fatal fires below before you charge it tonight.

Philadelphia, October 11. A fire in a rowhouse on the 3300 block of D Street at about 3:30 a.m. killed a 3-year-old girl. Investigators determined that a lithium-ion e-bike battery in an upstairs bedroom caused it and found no smoke detectors in the home (6abc). Her 22-year-old mother died days later, the Inquirer reported on October 17. If you charge an e-bike at home, check that your smoke alarms work.

The Bronx, October 28. A fire on the 11th floor of a 13-story public housing building at 320 Morris Avenue killed an 11-year-old boy. Two more children, 15 and 16, and a 33-year-old woman died of their injuries on October 30, police and the FDNY said, and a 37-year-old man survived (NY1, NBC New York).

At the Mayor's briefing, the fire commissioner said "an e-bike was placed in the pathway of the exit door" and counted 401 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in New York so far this year, with 74 injuries and six deaths, "compared to 292 fires, 51 injuries and just one death last year" (transcript).

The federal standard. CPSC set a virtual oral-comment meeting for October 21 on its proposed safety standard for lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and other micromobility products, docket CPSC-2025-0012 (FR Doc. 2026-20296). The notice set the meeting for 10 a.m. Eastern, with requests to speak due October 15; we did not find a record of what was said.

D.C.'s certification act. Washington's mayor signed the Micromobility Fire Safety Standards Amendment Act of 2026 on October 16; it is not yet in force.

Once the act takes effect after a 30-day congressional review, e-bikes sold or rented in the District "shall be evaluated, tested, and certified to UL 2849 or EN 15194," and their batteries to UL 2271 or EN 50604 (D.C. Act 26-420). Our D.C. e-bike law page covers riding rules in the District.

Fire departments' warnings. Oregon's State Fire Marshal opened Fire Prevention Month with a lithium-ion campaign that names e-bikes (KTVZ). Sarasota County Fire Department said lithium-ion batteries caused or contributed to seven structure fires there this year (FOX 13), and Wildwood, N.J.'s fire chief warned that batteries soaked in nor'easter floodwater can ignite (New Jersey 101.5). Our battery types guide explains the cells inside an e-bike pack.

Courts and charges

October's court news ran from new charges in deaths to guilty pleas in crashes from earlier years. The defendants are charged, not convicted, unless the row says they pleaded or were sentenced. If you were hurt in a crash, these cases show you how prosecutors charged drivers this month.

If you are the parent of a teenager who rides, the Orange County cases show prosecutors there now charge parents when a child rides an illegal e-moto, and your state's age rule is in our law hub.

The Walmart ruling sits beside a federal record: BRAIN noted that CPSC issued a second warning in June about some Ridstar e-bikes, including a front wheel that can detach without warning (BRAIN).

Federal: one e-bike recall and a battery hearing

The recall. Of the 43 recalls CPSC posted in October, one names an e-bike. On October 1, Gazelle USA recalled about 1,032 Urban Arrow cargo e-bikes sold in the US because "the front bolt in the seat post clamping mechanism can break, causing the seat to become loose," a fall hazard; owners get a free replacement seat post and saddle (CPSC recall 27004).

If you own one, stop riding it until your new seat post is on, and claim it through Gazelle USA.

Two other October recalls reach riders without naming an e-bike: Decathlon's Van Rysel GRVL AF bicycles, whose front lock nut can loosen (recall 27017), and the LED-light keys sold with Giant SureLock bike locks, whose button batteries children can reach (recall 27015).

The national parks proposal. The National Park Service's plan to allow bicycles and e-bikes on park roads open to public motor vehicles had drawn 809 comments by October 31, and comments close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on November 2 (91 FR 56095). Our September record and our public lands guide cover what the rule would change.

Congress. No bill introduced in October names e-bikes in its title, and none of the 15 bills in this Congress whose text names e-bikes moved in October, by the bill-status files we read. A House bill introduced October 1, the Battery Safety Placarding Act, would require placards on containers, vehicles and rail cars carrying lithium-ion batteries (H.R. 10673).

States: Connecticut, D.C., Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Colorado

If you live in one of these states, each part links our guide to that state's e-bike law.

Connecticut: "not more than" 750 watts from October 1

Connecticut's definition of an electric bicycle changed on October 1. It now covers a bicycle with operable pedals and "an electric motor of not more than seven hundred fifty watts of power"; the old text read "fewer" (Public Act 26-24, section 26). If your bike's motor is rated at 750 watts, it is now inside the definition. Our Connecticut e-bike law guide has the rest of the state's rules.

Washington, D.C.: certified e-bikes and batteries, after review

The certification act signed October 16 applies to e-bikes "manufactured, distributed, sold, or offered for lease or rent in the District"; it is not yet in force and takes effect only after Congress's 30-day review (D.C. Act 26-420).

A device offered for secondhand sale need not display the certification mark. If you buy an e-bike in the District after the act takes effect, look for the UL 2849 or EN 15194 mark on it; our D.C. e-bike law guide has the riding rules.

Florida: state forest rule in force October 20

Florida's Forest Service amended rule 5I-4.006, which governs bicycle and e-bike use in state forests, and the change took effect October 20 (notice). Check the forest's own trail rules before you ride; our Florida e-bike law guide covers roads and paths.

New Jersey: a bill to roll back the license rule

New Jersey senator Raj Mukherji's newly introduced S4830 would remove the licensing, registration and insurance requirements for low-speed e-bikes, which the bill limits to Classes 1 and 2 with a 20 mph motor-powered top speed, Electrek reported (Electrek). If you ride in New Jersey today, you still need the license, registration and insurance the law requires; today's rules are in our New Jersey e-bike law guide.

The National Bicycle Dealers Association and a consulting group said dozens of New Jersey bike shops have closed since the law, and estimated a 20% fall in retail sales of legal e-bikes to New Jersey buyers in 2026 (BRAIN). Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy scheduled an e-bike demonstration and education day for lawmakers at the State House on October 29 (BRAIN).

Ohio and Colorado: a statewide bill and a warning to sellers

Ohio's Senate Bill 477 would require helmets, bar riders under 14 and block rentals to people under 18, 13 ABC reported, noting that more than 2,200 Ohio localities already have their own rules.

In Colorado, Attorney General Phil Weiser issued an advisory that marketing a vehicle that does not meet the state's e-bike definition as an e-bike violates the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (Denver Gazette). If you shop in Colorado, a seller should not call a machine that misses the definition an e-bike. See our Ohio and Colorado law guides.

Cities, counties and schools: 24 actions

Cities moved faster than states in October, and many of their rules aim at young riders and fast machines. The 24 local actions below were adopted, advanced or put on an agenda in October; a few were proposals. Rows marked "Government record" link the city's own document; the rest link the local report.

Three rules show where local law is heading. Buckeye, Ariz., set age limits for all three e-bike classes, helmets under 18 and penalties for parents of riders under 16, in a code that takes effect November 6 (City of Buckeye).

If you ride in Palm Beach County, its draft would require you to be at least 14 and carry photo ID (WFLX). If your town is not on the list, your council may still be drafting a rule, and its agenda is the place to look. West Des Moines split e-bikes from e-motos by vehicle: pedal e-bikes under 750 watts on trails and most sidewalks, e-motos on streets and registered (KCCI).

Enforcement and safety drives

Police turned to enforcement and outreach. Bloomfield Township, Mich., police said they would enforce motorcycle rules on teen e-moto riders (WXYZ), and El Cerrito, Calif., began impounding illegal electric dirt bikes on the Ohlone Greenway (SFist).

Washington's police launched an e-bike and e-scooter safety push in busy areas through year-end, citing four e-bike-related deaths this year (FOX 5 DC). After the Severna Park death, Anne Arundel County police started Operation C.A.R.E. on e-bikes, e-motos, scooters and golf carts (CBS Baltimore).

Some departments put e-bikes to work. Phoenix firefighters added e-bikes to South Mountain rescues, aiming to cut response times (FOX 10). In New York, a safety group rallied in Central Park to demand a ban on e-vehicles in the park (ABC7 NY).

October's crime and enforcement incidents, from thefts to riders fleeing officers, are listed here.

Research and data

The month's numbers point the same way: more e-bike injuries, and more of them in children. Truveta Research, a health-data company, found the e-bike emergency-visit rate rose from 1.2 per 100,000 people with an emergency visit in January to August 2023 to 10.1 in the same months of 2026, an increase of 760.2%, while the rate for traditional bicycles rose 7.9% (Truveta Research).

For riders under 18 the e-bike rate rose from 1.9 to 35.7, and if you are a parent, that is the figure for you to watch.

Hospitals reported the same climb. At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, pediatric e-bike and e-scooter injuries rose from 33 a year in 2019 to 124 in 2025, and e-bike injuries were the more severe (Newswise). Sunrise Trauma in Las Vegas treated 83 e-bike and e-scooter patients in September, its highest month of 2026 (FOX5 Vegas).

Local officials cited their own counts. Riverside County recorded 224 e-bike crashes in 2023, 494 in 2024 and 958 in 2025, Temecula said in launching a rider course (Patch).

Palm Beach County's Healthcare District has recorded 613 micromobility injuries since January 2023, 59% of them in children 12 to 15 (WFLX), and Modesto police counted 97 injury collisions involving these vehicles last year (KCRA). A AAA survey found two of three Florida adults had seen children riding e-bikes or e-scooters without a helmet (Islander News).

Industry

We logged 3 US business stories in October: a trade outlook, a going-concern warning and a count of closed shops. At PeopleForBikes' SHIFT'26 summit, sessions modeled trade scenarios through 2029 and reported 12 more states preparing e-moto bills modeled on California's SB 1167 (BRAIN). LiveWire, Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle brand, disclosed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern (Electrek).

New Jersey's dealers put numbers on a law's cost to shops, covered in the New Jersey section above. If you are shopping for an e-bike, the checks stay the same: the class, the motor rating and the battery's certification. Product launches are not listed here: this record covers events and rules, and launches belong to our buying guides.

Around the world

Outside the US, October's e-bike news came from 8 countries and the European Union, and it rhymed with America's: young riders, fast machines and fires. If you travel with an e-bike, the rules below are not US rules, so check the local rule before you ride.

United Kingdom

A 17-year-old riding an e-bike was killed in Enfield, north London, on October 5, and the driver was arrested (Evening Standard).

Deliveroo said riders on illegal or too-fast e-bikes will be removed from its platform (Evening Standard), and London Fire Brigade's chief warned of a "very worrying" rise in e-bike and e-scooter fires (LBC). If you ride in the UK, the rules in our FAQ answer are the ones that apply to you.

University College London and Electrical Safety First published research on October 19 on how food-delivery riders charge and modify e-bikes, from a survey of 637 riders (Todo Mountain Bike). An inquest into a 2023 Cambridge fire that killed a mother and two children heard that the e-bike battery had been repaired (AOL (syndicated)).

In lighter news, Lime warned riders against staged "jousting" on its rental e-bikes in London Fields (VICE), and Pivot said its 12-bike UK e-bike demo fleet was stolen (Singletracks).

Netherlands, Belgium and France

If you visit Amsterdam, fatbikes stay barred from the Vondelpark: the city judged its ban, in force since May 11, a success and kept it (Het Parool). Antwerp's mayor called for number plates on souped-up electric scooters, and police said they had seized machines capable of more than 100 km/h (VRT NWS).

In Paris, shared e-bikes burned in cost-of-living protests, and Velib said about 5% of its 18,000 e-bikes were destroyed or damaged (AOL (syndicated)). Across the EU, Germany's industry groups ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad had signed a European voluntary commitment against e-bike tuning on September 30, ride.ch reported (ride.ch).

Australia

Australia's Institute of Health and Welfare released national data on e-scooter and e-bike injuries on October 21, which its spokesperson called "the first national view on this topic" (AIHW release, via The National Tribune).

A University of Queensland study classed about half of Queensland's privately owned e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards as illegal on their self-reported speed, power and throttle (Brisbane Times), and doctors in AMA Queensland called for a ban on riders under 16 (Brisbane Times). If you ride in Queensland, both reports are about the machines around you.

Ontario, China and Pakistan

In Ontario, Essex approved a motion to examine e-bike and e-scooter bylaws (CKNX) and Tecumseh moved to prepare one (CKNX), and a fire reportedly caused by an e-bike battery injured a man in Scarborough, Toronto (CityNews).

China approved a national safety standard for lithium-ion batteries in electric motorcycles and mopeds, effective July 1, 2027 (SMM). Pakistan's Punjab province drew more than 1.3 million registrations for a student e-bike scheme, where "e-bike" means an electric motorcycle or scooter (TechJuice).

Reported in October, dated elsewhere

These deaths and cases were in October's news but belong to other months, so none of them is in this page's October counts. If you saw one of these stories in October, this is where you will find it.

What takes effect next

Dates you can plan around, each set by its own record. Mark the ones that apply to you, and check the record before you rely on any of them.

Before you buy or ride: what October changes for you

If you have a teenager who rides, read your town's rule before your state's. October's local rules set ages at 14 to 16 depending on the place, and several fine the parent or impound the machine. Our kids and teens guide sets out which bikes fit which ages.

A rider on a Bureau of Land Management trail in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado. Photo: BLM / Bob Wick, October 2019, public domain.

If a machine can go over 20 mph on its throttle, police in Eugene, Ore., call it an e-motorcycle "even if it has pedals," and e-motos there may only be ridden on private property or off-highway lands (KVAL). Colorado's attorney general warns sellers against labeling such a vehicle an e-bike. Check the class label and the motor rating before you buy.

If you charge at home, follow the FDNY's advice from the Bronx briefing: charge and store batteries outside where possible, never let them "block exits, doors or windows," never charge them while you sleep or are out of the room, and buy batteries certified by a safety laboratory such as UL (transcript). If you own an Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, stop riding it and claim the free seat post under recall 27004.

If you are shopping now, start with the ride: commuter and city e-bikes for streets and paths, folding e-bikes for trains and apartments, and cargo e-bikes for kids and groceries. Check the class against your town's rule before you buy.

If you ride in Connecticut, a 750-watt motor now fits the state's e-bike definition. If you ride in New Jersey, the license, registration and insurance rule still applies while S4830 is only a bill.

Why buy from Redtail

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Frequently asked questions

Are e-bike accidents on the rise?

The records we read say yes. Truveta Research found the e-bike emergency-visit rate rose 760.2% from January to August 2023 to the same months of 2026 (Truveta Research), and Riverside County's e-bike crashes rose from 224 in 2023 to 958 in 2025. In October alone we found at least 22 US rider deaths and 30 rider-injury crashes in news reports and agency records; if you ride, the tables above show where they happened.

How dangerous are electric bikes?

In October's records, the danger came mostly from traffic: 16 of the 22 rider deaths involved a motor vehicle, 6 of them a pickup or a semi. Truveta Research found a traumatic brain injury in 5.8% of e-bike emergency visits against 5.6% for bicycles (Truveta Research).

Do electric bike batteries catch fire?

They can. Two October fires blamed on e-bike batteries killed 6 people in Philadelphia and the Bronx, and New York's fire commissioner counted 401 lithium-ion battery fires in the city so far in 2026 (transcript). D.C. will require batteries certified to UL 2271 or EN 50604 once its new act, not yet in force, takes effect. If you charge at home, the FDNY's advice is to do it outside where possible.

Is there a recall on electric bikes?

One October recall names an e-bike: CPSC recall 27004, about 1,032 Urban Arrow cargo e-bikes whose seat-post clamp bolt can break; owners get a free seat post and saddle (CPSC). If you own one, stop riding it until you have the new seat post. The recall's full record is on SaferProducts.gov.

Is the e-bike ban real?

We found no state or federal e-bike ban that took effect in October. The bans in October's news were local and narrow: Maine's MSAD 52 banned e-bikes from school property, Amsterdam kept its Vondelpark fatbike ban, and several cities barred e-motos from paths or sidewalks. New Jersey's license rule is a requirement, not a ban, and S4830 would remove it for low-speed e-bikes.

Do e-bikes need a license?

It depends on your state, and our law hub has yours. New Jersey requires license, registration and insurance, with a July compliance deadline (BRAIN), and S4830 would remove that for low-speed e-bikes. A machine without operable pedals is an e-moto in West Des Moines and must be registered to be street legal.

What is the new e-bike law?

October's new state rules are Connecticut's 750-watt definition (October 1), Florida's state forest rule (October 20) and D.C.'s certification act, signed October 16 and not yet in force while it awaits congressional review. North Carolina's law takes effect December 1, and California's and Illinois's January 1, 2027.

Will e-bikes be banned in Australia?

No national ban was proposed. Queensland doctors in AMA Queensland called for a ban on riders under 16 (Brisbane Times), and a University of Queensland study classed about half of the state's privately owned devices as illegal.

Are electric bikes illegal in the UK?

No, if the bike is an "electrically assisted pedal cycle": anyone 14 or over may ride one with no license, registration, tax or insurance, and a bike outside those rules "is classed as a motorcycle or moped" (GOV.UK). October's UK news was about the illegal kind: Deliveroo said it will remove riders on illegal or too-fast e-bikes (Evening Standard).

How we verified the records

Every row on this page traces to a report or a record we read in full, and the counting rules below decide what is in the totals.

Our datasets

Our counts come from two datasets we publish, our own count of what we read: the October incident ledger (CSV, JSON), one row per crash, fire or case with its grade and whether it is counted, and the story ledger (CSV, JSON). Our own fields name no victim; the reports they link to may.

Limitations

Nine limits apply to this record, each something the counts leave out or may get wrong.

1. The totals are a floor. They hold only the deaths and injuries that reached a news report or an agency record we could read. NYPD's own data shows 86 riders injured in one city in under four weeks; the news we read reported 1 such crash.
2. Many newsrooms were closed to us. Robots rules barred our reader from 92 articles, and 229 more refused the request; several TV station groups list only their last few days of stories in their sitemaps, so earlier October stories from those stations reached us only by other routes (search engines, the GDELT news index or another site's copy), and some may have been missed.
3. One death is reported but not counted. A man was killed by a semi-truck in Escondido, Calif., on October 2. FOX 5 San Diego, citing the California Highway Patrol, calls him a bicyclist, and only a cycling blog, citing video, says he rode an e-bike, so he is not in the totals.
4. One crash is left out as unclear. A 14-year-old died in Inglewood, Calif., on about October 4; the station's headline says "motorbike," and the only source we found that says e-bike is a law firm's page.
5. E-scooter deaths are not counted. A 13-year-old died in an electric scooter crash in Greenfield, Calif., on October 19; this record covers e-bikes and e-motos.
6. Headline-only reports stay out. Our dataset lists 4 incidents we saw only as headlines, and none is counted.
7. October 31 is not here. The record stops on October 30, and NYPD's data stopped on October 27.
8. Reports can change. A coroner can rule later, and a charge is not a conviction. Counts are as of October 31, 2026.
9. This page ages with the calendar. It describes October 1 to 30, 2026. The NPS comment period closes November 2, Upper Arlington's and Buckeye's rules take effect November 4 and 6, and D.C.'s act takes effect after congressional review; each of those dates ages this page.

Sources

Source register. T1 (30): laws, regulations, agency records and official datasets. T2 (6): an organization's own publication about its own data, including our datasets. T4 (156): news organizations, cited for what they reported. No T3 or T5 source is cited.

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5. Louisiana State Police, Troop I. "Electric Bicyclist Killed in St. Mary Crash." 2026-10-14. lsp.org. Accessed 2026-10-30.
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7. WFTV. "Brevard County man rearrested on murder charge after teen e-bike crash." 2026-10-19. wftv.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
8. Los Angeles City Clerk. "Council File 26-1057, council action." 2026-10-21. cityclerk.lacity.org. Accessed 2026-10-31.
9. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service. "Rule 5I-4.006 notice of change." 2026-09-30. flrules.org. Accessed 2026-10-31.
10. CBS News. "Six more Orange County parents charged with child endangerment for letting kids ride e-motorcycles." 2026-10-21. cbsnews.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
11. Electrek. "New Jersey may finally reverse its draconian e-bike law after massive backlash." 2026-10-22. electrek.co. Accessed 2026-10-30.
12. City of New York, Office of the Mayor. "Transcript: Mayor holds press conference on Bronx fire." 2026-10-28. nyc.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
13. NY1. "4 dead following Bronx e-bike battery fire, NYPD says." 2026-10-30. ny1.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
14. WCAX. "Plattsburgh police release names in deadly e-bike crash." 2026-10-08. wcax.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
15. Everett Herald. "Man dies after falling off an e-bike in Marysville on Saturday." 2026-10-05. heraldnet.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
16. KOMO. "Marysville police investigate fatal e-bike crash near 10th Street and Alder Avenue." 2026-10-03. komonews.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
17. Cook County Medical Examiner. "Cook County Medical Examiner record: Chicago, Ill., Oct. 4." 2026-10-04. datacatalog.cookcountyil.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
18. Streetsblog Chicago. "Deshawn Lee, 33, fatally struck by sedan driver in East Garfield, is 2nd person on an e-moto killed within 3 weeks in Chicago by a motorist who ran a red." 2026-10-06. chi.streetsblog.org. Accessed 2026-10-30.
19. KRCR. "Man found dead near e-bike in Lindo Channel; police investigating." 2026-10-04. krcrtv.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
20. Cook County Medical Examiner. "Cook County Medical Examiner record: Cook County, Ill., Sept. 16." 2026-09-16. datacatalog.cookcountyil.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
21. WGAL. "64-year-old man riding e-bike dies after collision with van." 2026-10-07. wgal.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
22. NYPD. "NYPD record: New York City, N.Y., Oct. 7." 2026-10-07. data.cityofnewyork.us. Accessed 2026-10-31.
23. Yahoo News. "Man riding illegally modified e-bike killed in Bronx collision with pickup truck." 2026-10-08. yahoo.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
24. CBS News. "14-year-old riding e-motorcycle killed in crash with vehicle, Turlock police say." 2026-10-10. cbsnews.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
25. FOX 26. "Katy teen killed in e-bike crash in Fort Bend County, DPS says." 2026-10-15. fox26houston.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
26. Inquirer. "A Philadelphia mom died days after her toddler from injuries in a Kensington house fire." 2026-10-17. inquirer.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
27. AOL (syndicated). "Man dies after e-bike crash on walking trail in Saint Joseph." 2026-10-13. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
28. ABC11. "Crash in Fayetteville leaves e-bike driver dead." 2026-10-13. abc11.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
29. AOL (syndicated). "Third Columbia County e-bike death in a month under review." 2026-10-15. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
30. WAPT. "Brandon man dies after e-bike crash on Mississippi 18." 2026-10-16. wapt.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
31. LA Times. "Woman riding e-bike dies in Huntington Beach after crashing into street curb." 2026-10-19. latimes.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
32. WGXA. "Police: Store owner accused of chasing, hitting teen on e-bike now charged with murder." 2026-10-19. wgxa.tv. Accessed 2026-10-31.
33. WHIO. "14-year-old killed in Dayton hit-and-run; Police asking for help locating driver." 2026-10-21. whio.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
34. Minnesota State Patrol. "Minnesota State Patrol record: Pequot Lakes, Minn., Oct. 20." 2026-10-20. app.dps.mn.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
35. AOL (syndicated). "E-bike crash with semi kills man along Crow Wing County highway." 2026-10-21. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
36. CBS News. "Severna Park classmates heartbroken after 14-year-old boy dies in e-moto crash." 2026-10-23. cbsnews.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
37. AOL (syndicated). "14-year-old riding E-Moto dies after colliding with pickup truck along B&A Trail in Severna Park." 2026-10-24. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
38. NYPD. "NYPD record: New York City, N.Y., Oct. 21." 2026-10-21. data.cityofnewyork.us. Accessed 2026-10-31.
39. WPXI. "Man on e-bike hit, killed by pickup truck in Indiana County." 2026-10-22. wpxi.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
40. WJAC. "Coroner IDs E-cyclist killed while traveling through 'active' intersection along Route 119." 2026-10-22. wjactv.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
41. AOL (syndicated). "E-Bike Rider Killed In Lebanon County Guardrail Crash: State Police." 2026-10-27. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
42. AOL (syndicated). "SCSU Professor Dies After E-Bike Hit-And-Run In New Haven: 'He Went To The Wall For Students'." 2026-10-26. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
43. WFSB. "Beloved SCSU professor dies from being struck by e-bike in New Haven." 2026-10-27. wfsb.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
44. FOX 5 NY. "11-year-old killed in Bronx e-bike battery fire, FDNY says." 2026-10-28. fox5ny.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
45. News4JAX. "Attorney says e-bike crash left client with severe injuries in Mayport; calls for stronger safety state laws." 2026-10-21. news4jax.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
46. Bend Bulletin. "Bend teen critically injured in e-motorcycle crash." 2026-10-03. bendbulletin.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
47. WCAX. "Driver to face charges after child injured in NH e-bike crash." 2026-10-09. wcax.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
48. AOL (syndicated). "Teen on e-bike struck by SUV in North Tonawanda." 2026-10-05. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
49. News 12. "Officials in Hudson Valley urge awareness as data shows concerning trend in e-bike crashes." undated. hudsonvalley.news12.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
50. AOL (syndicated). "E-bike rider airlifted after collision in Staunton." 2026-10-07. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
51. Standard Journal. "E-bike rider airlifted to Salt Lake hospital after collision with pickup in Pocatello." 2026-10-12. rexburgstandardjournal.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
52. AOL (syndicated). "E-bike rider injured in hit-and-run crash in Brockton, police say." 2026-10-09. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
53. AOL (syndicated). "E-bike operator hospitalized, ticketed after Junius crash." 2026-10-11. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
54. KPTV. "E-bike rider in critical condition after running red light, being hit by car in Fairview: police." 2026-10-12. kptv.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
55. WDRB. "US Olympic hopeful focuses on recovery after e-bike crash in southern Indiana." 2026-10-15. wdrbwave.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
56. AOL (syndicated). "Teen On E-Bike Hospitalized With Head Injury Following Crash In Massapequa Park: Police." 2026-10-15. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
57. Minnesota State Patrol. "Minnesota State Patrol record: La Grand Township, Minn., Oct. 15." 2026-10-15. app.dps.mn.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
58. News 12 NJ. "14-year-old girl seriously injured in e-bike, minivan collision in Hamilton Township." undated. newjersey.news12.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
59. Lake & McHenry Scanner. "Man reportedly left unconscious, flown to trauma center with serious injuries after e-bike crash in Woodstock." 2026-10-20. lakemchenryscanner.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
60. FFXnow. "UPDATED: Teen on e-bike injured in crash near McLean High School." 2026-10-19. ffxnow.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
61. Western Mass News. "E-bike rider hospitalized following crash on Boston Road." 2026-10-20. westernmassnews.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
62. AOL (syndicated). "E-bike rider in critical condition after hit-and-run in Brooklyn: NYPD." 2026-10-21. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
63. Santa Barbara Independent. "Jeep Collides with E-Bike, MTD Bus at State Street Intersection Tuesday Night." 2026-10-21. independent.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
64. AOL (syndicated). "Wilmington e-bike rider suffers critical injuries in collision." 2026-10-24. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
65. AOL (syndicated). "Man injured in e-bike crash involving OCSO patrol vehicle, officials say." 2026-10-24. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
66. WESH. "E-bike rider seriously injured in crash with Orange County patrol car, FHP says." 2026-10-24. wesh.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
67. AOL (syndicated). "One flown after e-bike crash in Franklin County." 2026-10-26. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
68. KCCI. "Police warn of dangers of e-motos following Des Moines crash." 2026-10-27. kcci.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
69. KUTV. "E-bike rider caught in two-vehicle crash hospitalized in critical condition." 2026-10-26. kutv.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
70. News 12 LI. "Two 15-year-olds hurt in electric motorcycle crash in East Northport." undated. longisland.news12.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
71. Newport Dispatch. "E-bike crash injures 2 in Fort Edward." 2026-10-29. newportdispatch.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
72. KNOX. "Juvenile on electric bike injured after hitting side of a truck in Moorhead." 2026-10-28. knoxradio.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
73. Johnson County Post. "Teen breaks leg in e-bike crash in front of pickup truck in western Lenexa." 2026-10-29. johnsoncountypost.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
74. Gulf Coast News. "Deputies searching for driver after e-bike rider hit on Old US-41 in Bonita Springs." 2026-10-29. gulfcoastnewsnow.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
75. KTVN 2 News. "E-bike rider in ICU after crash with a semi at Mill Street and I-580." 2026-10-29. 2news.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
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79. NBC New York. "4 dead, 1 man critically hurt after battery sets NYC apartment ablaze: FDNY." 2026-10-30. nbcnewyork.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
80. Gulf Coast News. "E-bike battery fire prompts safety reminders from Estero Fire Rescue." 2026-10-02. gulfcoastnewsnow.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
81. QNS. "Lithium-ion batteries may have sparked fire that was contained to Corona e-bike store before spreading to." 2026-10-05. qns.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
82. Scioto County Daily News. "E-Bike Batteries Spark House Fire." 2026-10-10. sciotocountydailynews.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
83. Daily Dispatch. "E-Bike battery explodes at Medford apartment complex." 2026-10-22. dailydispatch.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
84. KJZZ. "Video captures e-bike battery explosion inside Utah family's garage." 2026-10-23. kjzz.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
85. News 12 NJ. "2 residents evaluated after e-bike catches fire on porch of Summit home." undated. newjersey.news12.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
86. KPTV. "Northeast Portland home damaged by e-bike fire, tenant says." 2026-10-30. kptv.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
87. ktvz.com. "Oregon launches Charge into Fire Safety campaign as battery fires increase." 2026-10-01. ktvz.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
88. fox13news.com. "Sarasota lithium battery fire: Video captures rapid explosion risk." 2026-10-15. fox13news.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
89. nj1015.com. "Why NJ fire chief is telling residents to get these batteries outside." 2026-10-01. nj1015.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
90. witn.com. "POLICE: Wilson Co. captain’s son charged with murder after crash into e-bike kills 2." 2026-10-02. witn.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
91. LA Times. "Parents are charged in 13-year-old son's e-motorcycle crash death." 2026-10-21. latimes.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
92. theaugustapress.com. "Augusta woman charged in wreck that killed e-bike rider in Columbia County." 2026-10-22. theaugustapress.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
93. 13wham.com. "Man charged in hit-and-run crash that killed e-bike rider on West Ridge Road." 2026-10-22. 13wham.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
94. ABC7 NY. "Battiloro defense seeks venue change in Cranford double-murder case." 2026-10-26. abc7ny.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
95. FFXnow. "Falls Church man pleads guilty to shooting e-bike rider in Fair Oaks area." 2026-10-27. ffxnow.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
96. AOL (syndicated). "Niagara Falls man admits to fatal e-bike hit-and-run." 2026-10-29. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
97. BRAIN. "Judge dismisses woman's lawsuit against Walmart over e-bike front wheel detaching." undated. bicycleretailer.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
98. wwaytv3.com. "Wilmington man sentenced to prison for deadly e-bike crash on South Kerr Avenue." 2026-10-14. wwaytv3.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
99. WXYZ. "Troy teen injured in e-bike crash sues GM; automaker withdraws countersuit." 2026-10-20. wxyz.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
100. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. "Decathlon America Recalls Van Rysel GRVL AF Bicycles." 2026-10-08. cpsc.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
101. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. "Giant Bicycle Recalls LED-Light Keys Included with SureLock Bike Lock Sets." 2026-10-08. cpsc.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
102. National Park Service. "Bicycle Use in Park Areas (proposed rule), 91 FR 56095." 2026-09-01. federalregister.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
103. U.S. Government Publishing Office. "BILLSTATUS H.R. 10673, Battery Safety Placarding Act (119th Congress)." 2026-10-01. govinfo.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
104. BRAIN. "NBDA calls for changes to NJ e-bike law." undated. bicycleretailer.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
105. BRAIN. "NJ State House hosting e-bike demo, education day for policy makers." undated. bicycleretailer.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
106. 13abc.com. "E-bike injuries climb as state considers new legislation." 2026-10-08. 13abc.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
107. denvergazette.com. "E-bike or e-motorcycle: there’s a difference, AG Weiser says." 2026-10-14. denvergazette.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
108. City of Upper Arlington. "Ordinance 27-2026 (e-devices), council meeting attachment." 2026-10-05. upperarlingtonoh.portal.civicclerk.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
109. TMJ4. "Greenfield sidewalk ban for e-bikes, e-scooters draws mixed reactions from riders and pedestrians." 2026-10-09. tmj4.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
110. City of Buckeye. "Council approves e-bike and e-scooter code (Municode 12-2-10)." 2026-10. buckeyeaz.gov. Accessed 2026-10-31.
111. News 12 CT. "New E-bike safety initiative launched in Bridgeport looks to reduce injuries and fatalities." undated. connecticut.news12.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
112. WCAX. "Plattsburgh plans to crack down on illegal e-bikes." 2026-10-12. wcax.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
113. WMTV. "Sun Prairie adopts ordinance regulating e-motos." 2026-10-16. wmtv15news.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
114. Action News Jax. "Push for unified e-bike rules in Duval County beaches." 2026-10-16. actionnewsjax.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
115. Journal & Topics. "City Council Repeals Local E-Bike Rules, Approves $412K Water Main Project." 2026-10-16. journal-topics.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
116. Colorado Springs Gazette. "Monument council approves restrictions on electric dirt bikes, e-motos." 2026-10-21. gazette.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
117. News 6. "Oviedo approves new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes, 1st for Seminole County." 2026-10-19. clickorlando.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
118. WMTW. "'A clear danger': Turner, Maine school district bans e-bikes from district property." 2026-10-19. wmtw.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
119. Spencer Daily Reporter. "Draft e-bike ordinance bans faster devices from sidewalks." 2026-10-22. spencerdailyreporter.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
120. KCCI. "West Des Moines police share message about small electric vehicles after rule update." 2026-10-23. kcci.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
121. FOX 26. "Fulshear considers e-bike, scooter safety measures after two deadly crashes in Fort Bend County." 2026-10-20. fox26houston.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
122. Los Angeles City Clerk. "Council File 26-1057, Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee report." 2026-10-07. cityclerk.lacity.org. Accessed 2026-10-31.
123. WFLX. "Palm Beach County moves forward with e-bike, scooter regulations amid safety concerns." 2026-10-20. wflx.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
124. KCRA. "Sacramento advances proposal to regulate e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motos." 2026-10-21. kcra.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
125. KCRA. "Modesto ordinance targets reckless e-bike riding with fines and speed limits." 2026-10-22. kcra.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
126. Patch. "Amid Increase In Injuries Countywide, Temecula Launches New E-Bike Safety Course." 2026-10-28. patch.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
127. Sun Post. "Brooklyn Park plans more e-bike, e-scooter enforcement amid recent crashes." 2026-10-29. hometownsource.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
128. AOL (syndicated). "New ordinance targets high-speed electric motorcycles in Fayetteville." 2026-10-27. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
129. New Santa Ana. "Santa Ana joins OC-wide crackdown on reckless e-bikes and illegal e-motos." 2026-10-27. newsantaana.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
130. ARLnow. "Misuse of e-motos, e-bikes spotlighted in new Arlington trail safety series." 2026-10-28. arlnow.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
131. Mercer Island Reporter. "E-bike outreach results will be unveiled at meeting / City briefs." 2026-10-16. mi-reporter.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
132. WXYZ. "Bloomfield Township police crack down on illegal e-motos after multiple teen incidents." 2026-10-06. wxyz.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
133. SFist. "El Cerrito Begins Impounding Illegal E-Motos as Speeding Complaints Mount." 2026-10-21. sfist.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
134. FOX 5 DC. "DC police launch safety crackdown on e-bikes, e-scooters amid increase in deaths." 2026-10-16. fox5dc.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
135. CBS News. "Safety campaign launched in Anne Arundel County after teen killed in e-moto crash." 2026-10-29. cbsnews.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
136. fox10phoenix.com. "Phoenix fire department uses e-bikes to cut mountain rescue times." 2026-10-08. fox10phoenix.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
137. ABC7 NY. "Protesters say e-bikes put Central Park pedestrians at risk." 2026-10-27. abc7ny.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
138. WPR. "Wausau police seize juvenile’s e-motorcycle as frustration with e-riders grows statewide." 2026-10-07. wpr.org. Accessed 2026-10-30.
139. Cleveland 19. "Akron police search for suspect in theft of 83-year-old’s electric bike." 2026-10-09. cleveland19.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
140. WSB-TV. "WATCH: Man with 60-plus arrests crashes e-bike while trying to get away from APD." 2026-10-15. wsbtv.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
141. KVOA. "Man arrested after attacking teen on e-bike near Craycroft." 2026-10-13. kvoa.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
142. Newport Dispatch. "Electric bike stolen in Guilford." 2026-10-08. newportdispatch.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
143. Local 10. "Video shows arrest of teen who fled on stolen electric motorcycle in Plantation, cops say." 2026-10-14. local10.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
144. Limitless News. "Maplewood Man Charged With Kidnapping After Allegedly Holding Victim for Ransom During Electric Bike Sale." 2026-10-12. limitless-news.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
145. News 12 CT. "Stamford teen facing charges for having drugs, loaded handgun & riding stolen e-bike." undated. connecticut.news12.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
146. WCJB. "Surveillance video leads to arrest after Marion County man stole an E-bike." 2026-10-16. wcjb.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
147. CBS News. "Man says teens riding e-bikes assaulted him and other walkers on Methuen, Massachusetts rail trail." 2026-10-20. cbsnews.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
148. GV Wire. "Clovis Police Use Drone, Cameras to Catch Fresno Man Accused of Stealing E-Bike." 2026-10-22. gvwire.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
149. KVAL. "One 13-year-old stopped, another gets away after e-moto chase in Eugene." 2026-10-22. kval.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
150. NBC 10. "Crews respond to crash in Cranston involving an e-bike and motor vehicle." 2026-10-24. turnto10.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
151. WGAL. "Police seek to identify person of interest involved in fleeing e-bike investigation in Franklin County, police say." 2026-10-28. wgal.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
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155. islandernews.com. "Kids' e-bike injuries up 7.5-fold, and a bike helmet may not be enough protection." 2026-10-01. islandernews.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
156. BRAIN. "SHIFT'26 Working Sessions Address Trade Scenarios Through 2029, E-Moto Policy, and Market Data Launch." undated. bicycleretailer.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
157. Electrek. "Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire warns it may not survive." 2026-10-30. electrek.co. Accessed 2026-10-30.
158. standard.co.uk. "Family pays tribute to e-bike rider, 17, killed in north London crash." 2026-10-22. standard.co.uk. Accessed 2026-10-30.
159. Evening Standard. "Fast Deliveroo e-bike riders banned (title from the article's address)." 2026-10-09. standard.co.uk. Accessed 2026-10-30.
160. lbc.co.uk. "London Fire chief warns of 'very worrying increase' in e-bike and e-scooter fires, as LBC reveals they cause 10 fires every week." 2026-10-19. lbc.co.uk. Accessed 2026-10-30.
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162. AOL (syndicated). "E-bike battery in fatal fire had repairs - inquest." 2026-10-08. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
163. vice.com. "People Are Jousting on Rental E-Bikes in London, and Lime Is Not Happy." 2026-10-22. vice.com. Accessed 2026-10-31.
164. singletracks.com. "Pivot’s UK e-bike demo fleet was stolen over the weekend." 2026-10-12. singletracks.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
165. parool.nl. "Fatbike-free Vondelpark proves successful, ban will stay in place." 2026-10-28. parool.nl. Accessed 2026-10-30.
166. vrt.be. "Burgemeester Els van Doesburg (N-VA) wil nummerplaat voor e-steps: 'Opgevoerde steps zijn een pest in Antwerpen' | VRT NWS Nieuws." 2026-10-12. vrt.be. Accessed 2026-10-30.
167. AOL (syndicated). "Bonfires of electric bikes burn in Paris riots." 2026-10-19. aol.com. Accessed 2026-10-30.
168. ride.ch. "Tuning? The e-bike industry wants to shut down." undated. ride.ch. Accessed 2026-10-31.
169. The National Tribune. "First national data shows sharp rise in hospitalisations linked to e-scooters and e-bikes." 2026-10-21. nationaltribune.com.au. Accessed 2026-10-30.
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