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Hundreds of non-compliant e-bikes and e-scooters received Queensland rebates, prompting calls for investigation and enforcement.
An internal audit has revealed that hundreds of illegal or non-compliant e-bikes and e-scooters received Queensland government rebates under a 2024 program, with 21% of subsidized e-bikes and nearly 10% of e-scooters failing safety standards.
The $500 and $200 rebates were meant for devices meeting strict speed and motor power limits, but the scheme’s funding was exhausted in a month amid concerns over poor oversight.
Opposition leader Brent Mickelberg criticized the former Labor government for a haphazard rollout, calling for investigations, fines, and confiscation of illegal devices, while Labor defended the program’s guidelines and blamed administrative approval failures.
A safety report is expected next month.
Cientos de e-bicicletas y e-scooters no conformes recibieron reembolsos en Queensland, lo que provocó llamadas para una investigación y aplicación de la ley.