00:01Shared bike hire could face rules on safety, parking and enforcement, with councils given
00:06powers to regulate schemes. London wants to move faster, with the mayor asking Transport
00:11for London to develop a framework covering rider education and data sharing. New legislation gives
00:17authorities powers to license micro-mobility operators, but regulations still need to be
00:22introduced by the government. The Department for Transport says a consultation on licensing rules
00:27will launch in the coming months. The changes could affect how shared bikes operate in towns and cities.
00:35The government says they can improve connectivity and cut emissions,
00:39while concerns remain about safety and pavement obstruction.
