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Milad Haghani, Senior Lecturer of Urban Risk & Resilience, UNSW Sydney

E-bike popularity is booming. But are they as safe as regular bikes?

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The popularity of e-bikes has soared over the past decade. Shared electric bikes for rent have become a common sight in major cities worldwide, while private ownership is also rising.

Since 2020, both sales and import of e-bikes have nearly tripled in Australia.

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