New regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes are on the way
The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 has finally been signed into law so what are the implications for e-scooters and e-bikes writes Geraldine Herbert What is the current situation with e-scooters? Despite the growing popularity of E-scooters they are currently illegal on Irish roads and this is due to the fact that they are classified in law as mechanically propelled vehicle or MPVs. In order for an MPV to be used legally on our...
Is it time to get taxis out of bus lanes?
Taxis are no more efficient than other cars, so why should they use bus lanes in our cities, asks Geraldine Herbert The recently revised Bus Connects plan further prioritises buses over cars, proposing more restrictions and limited road space to reduce reliance on private cars as a commuting option. The National Transport Authority (NTA) maintains that this will deliver improved journey times and so will move more people from their...
