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Between January and September 2024, there were 1,050 presentations to participating Queensland emergency departments due to e-scooter incidents, up from 940 during the same period in 2023.
On the Gold Coast they experienced a 635% increase in e-transport injuries, escalating from 77 cases in 2019/20 to 566 in 2023/24.
Forget rule reviews and slap-on-the-wrist warnings, it’s time to draw a line in the sand.
Bicycle Queensland’s CEO Alton Twine told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "We've written to both the federal government and state government, got a really great letter of support from the transport minister yesterday."
"They're very aware of the issues with this and they want changes."
"Changes have to happen at the federal level, just don't import these things," Mr Twine said.
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By 4BCBetween January and September 2024, there were 1,050 presentations to participating Queensland emergency departments due to e-scooter incidents, up from 940 during the same period in 2023.
On the Gold Coast they experienced a 635% increase in e-transport injuries, escalating from 77 cases in 2019/20 to 566 in 2023/24.
Forget rule reviews and slap-on-the-wrist warnings, it’s time to draw a line in the sand.
Bicycle Queensland’s CEO Alton Twine told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "We've written to both the federal government and state government, got a really great letter of support from the transport minister yesterday."
"They're very aware of the issues with this and they want changes."
"Changes have to happen at the federal level, just don't import these things," Mr Twine said.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.