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Wandsworth Council launches Fair Use Charter to tackle e-bike pavement obstructions
Wandsworth Council in London has introduced a Fair Use Charter for e-bike and e-scooter operators to address obstructive parking and improve safety, following eight million journeys in the borough in 2025 with numbers expected to exceed 10 million this year. The Charter includes a new operational team patrolling known hotspots to remove badly parked bikes and encourages residents to report obstructions blocking pavements, roads and public spaces. The move responds to resident concerns about poorly parked bikes affecting wheelchair users, people with buggies and those with reduced mobility.
Why it matters
Local authority enforcement frameworks like Wandsworth's Charter signal tightening operational standards for micromobility operators, which may influence procurement criteria and compliance costs for shared mobility schemes across UK councils. The focus on accessibility and pavement clearance could shape future tender requirements for e-bike and e-scooter contracts in urban areas.