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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Shead

Deliveroo riders face ban for using illegal e-bikes as government urged to take action

Deliveroo drivers face being banned if they use illegal e-bikes - (Getty)

Riders using illegal e-bikes at excessive speeds face being removed from Deliveroo, the delivery company has announced.

New technology is to be introduced by the firm to flag cases where a rider is travelling at speeds that a bicycle or a legal e-bike could not reasonably sustain. Where that happens, Deliveroo said it would get in touch with the rider about their vehicle.

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