E-scooters will no longer be allowed onto Great Western Railway (GWR) trains or stations in a matter of days. The major rail operator, which is the main service provider along Bristol's railway line, said the ban is due to the potential fire risk.
A spokesperson for GWR said: “From Sunday May 21, 2023, customers will no longer be able to bring e-scooters onto GWR trains or stations. This follows a number of incidents on the UK rail and tube network where lithium-ion batteries in e-scooters have been associated with severe overheating, increasing the risk of fire.
"If unchecked, this carries particular risks in enclosed spaces on board trains. Unlike other mobility devices such as e-bikes or mobility scooters, e-scooters are not currently regulated and are not required to meet minimum standards for vehicles.
