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Cairns Regional Council in spotlight over ban of shared e-scooters on footpaths

Despite the Queensland government announcing tougher new e-scooter rules, one city is standing firm in its reluctance to allow shared vehicles on its footpaths.

Cairns Regional Council has knocked back several requests from e-scooter companies to work in the area while neighbouring councils are expanding the reach of shared e-scooters.

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