Amazon Ireland pull e-scooters capable of breaking Irish speed limits
Major retailers in Ireland, including Amazon, have delisted e-scooters that exceed speed limits following safety concerns regarding child injuries. Government officials are calling for stricter regulations and an outright ban on scooters marketed to children.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing tension between consumer product availability and public safety regulations regarding micro-mobility devices.
Amazon Ireland is among other major retailers pulling illegally fast e-scooters from sale in Ireland.
The government is facing increasing pressure to act to stem the number of injuries caused by the vehicles, which are now the top cause of traumatic brain injuries among children.
The Irish Independent reports that Amazon Ireland, Decathlon and Ali Express have all delisted e-scooters capable of travelling faster than 20 kilometres per hour in recent days.
Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy called on all retailers to follow the lead of Amazon and pull the sales of their e-scooters until they comply with the law.
Murphy, who chairs the Oireachtas Transport Committee, was informed by the online platform this weekend that the electric foldable e-scooter has been removed from sale and an investigation is now underway at the online retail giant.
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