Avanti West Coast is introducing a ban on e-scooters at stations and on trains following concerns for safety.
The train operator that runs services between Liverpool Lime Street and London Euston is introducing the temporary ban from December 27. Electric scooters will be banned from all Avanti West Coast trains because of the risk posed by the Lithium-ion batteries that typically power the devices.
Avanti West Coast claimed the batteries can produce a vapour of toxic gases and possibly lead to a fire or a risk of explosion, if damaged or overheated. The ban only includes e-scooters and hoverboards. Electric wheelchairs, e-bikes and mobility scooters are exempt from the ban.
