00:00Ealing Council has approved stronger powers to remove dangerous e-bikes from its streets,
00:06including some without a court order. The change targets bikes that pose an immediate danger to
00:12pedestrians, while other obstruction cases may still require notice and, if necessary,
00:17a court order. The council says it wants to tackle badly parked bikes and strengthen
00:23enforcement in the borough. Ealing has 1,800 dockless e-bikes operated by Forest and Lime
00:30under council agreements. Voi continues to operate despite not securing a new contract.
00:36The council says operators will have to clear reported obstructive bikes within two hours
00:42and help pay recovery costs.
