E-scooter sales will require approval, Shapps tells MPs I transportxtra.com

Transport secretary indicates legislation on electric scooter sales and regulation of pedicabs will be in Queen’s Speech
28 April 2022
The government could allow the sale of electric scooters that can be used on roads in England, transport secretary Grant Shapps has told MPs. 
Legislation enabling retailers to sell approved e-scooters could be introduced in the Queen’s Speech on 10 May.
Despite being only legal for use on private land, e-scooters bought by members of the public are currently being used illegally on streets and pavements.
“I want to crack down on the private market and make it illegal to sell…