The rising popularity of e-scooters and e-bikes across Queensland has sparked safety concerns, prompting the state government to open a wide-ranging parliamentary inquiry into how these personal mobility devices (PMDs) are used, regulated, and policed.
The move follows a sharp rise in incidents involving PMDs, including eight fatalities in 2024 alone and a 112% increase in related injuries since 2021. Authorities are now seeking public input on how to improve safety and manage growing community unease.
“The increase in injuries and deaths we are seeing because of unsafe and unlawful riding cannot be ignored and I share the community’s concern. The Crisafulli government will hold a Parliamentary Inquiry to ensure we are doing everything we can to boost safety for both pedestrians and riders,” Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said.
According to Mickelberg, it’s crucial to “consider all research and opinions” as Queensland prepares to host international visitors during the 2032 Games.
As such, the inquiry will also look beyond accident statistics, examining the broader impact of e-mobility on transport, infrastructure, and law enforcement. It aims to draw insights from a range of contributors—community members, disability advocates, health experts, academics, industry players, and multiple tiers of government.
Among the key areas under review:
Submissions can be made online until 12 p.m. on June 20, 2025. The final report is due by March 30, 2026.
