Dangerous Ride: UK's E-bike Safety Concern

In the UK, three in five e-bike riders skip helmets, flouting traffic rules and triggering a safety crisis. Despite soaring e-bike use, the surge outpaces regulatory measures, with weekend helmet use plummeting to 14%. E-bikes, heavier and faster than typical bicycles, remain unregistered, presenting novel risks. Alarmingly, only 46% stop at red lights, exposing a compliance gap. Sarah Vaughan of Angelica Solutions calls for better accident tracking and collaboration to adapt systems for evolving transit trends, emphasizing the necessity of merging innovation with rigorous safety frameworks.