NSW to allow electric scooters, with limits, to help displace car trips
NSW government to allow e-scooters, with speed and road limits, arguing that they will displace car trips and connect to public transport.
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Ed Lynch-Bell is Principal at Second Mouse, dedicated to building more sustainable energy tech and  mobility products, services and businesses. Ed is also a co-host of the Melbourne and Sydney EV Meet-ups, bringing the e-mobility industry together.
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