With doctors reporting a terrifying surge in injuries and deaths, the government's ridiculous rules have unleashed anarchy on our streets.
By PETER HITCHENS, COLUMNIST AND COMMENTATOR
Published: 03:16 EDT, 14 August 2026 | Updated: 03:16 EDT, 14 August 2026
E-scooters and e-bikes have turned Britain's roads into a lawless Wild West. With doctors reporting a terrifying surge in injuries and deaths, the government's ridiculous rules have unleashed anarchy on our streets.
It is time to end this madness and protect law-abiding pedestrians. My solution is simple: mandatory tests and number plates for all riders.