Converted e-bikes banned on NSW public trains Nov. 1 due to fire risks from modified lithium batteries.

Starting November 1, 2025, converted e-bikes—bicycles modified with aftermarket motors and batteries—will be banned on NSW trains, Trainlink, and Metro services due to fire risks from lithium-ion batteries. The ban, effective under existing regulations, targets DIY modifications involving poor wiring, second-hand batteries, and incompatible parts, following 77 e-micromobility battery incidents this year, including two involving converted e-bikes. Fines up to $1,110 may be imposed for violations. Factory-made e-bikes, shared bikes, and mobility devices are exempt. Authorities cite safety concerns in enclosed spaces like train carriages, with Transport for NSW training staff and conducting enforcement patrols. The move follows a fire at Blacktown Station and reflects broader national safety concerns, with NSW and Victoria urging federal action on imported e-device standards.