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Retailers Advertise E-Scooters for Commuting Despite UK Road Ban

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from BBC Technology ·

Major UK retailers are advertising e-scooters for commuting and urban riding, despite a legal ban on private e-scooters on public roads. A Press Association investigation found these ads promoting illegal use. Only rental e-scooters are permitted in trial areas.

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The ads highlight a gap between consumer demand and outdated regulation, but enforcement remains lax.
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