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Rachael Ward

More riders hit the road in e-scooter trial

Victorians can now ride their own e-scooter on the road from age 16, after a trial of a hire scheme. Photo: AAP

Privately-owned electric scooters are no longer banned and younger riders can hit the road as part of a six month extension to the Victorian e-scooter trial.

Currently, the only e-scooters legally allowed to hit the road are those available to hire through companies but that’s set to change from Wednesday.

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