Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to imposing per-cycle fines on electric cycle rental companies for each cycle that is left obstructing a public highway or footway.

The Government recognises that when implemented well and managed effectively, shared cycle schemes can have real benefits in terms of sustainable, efficient, and greener transport.

However, too often dockless cycles are parked obstructively on the pavement causing a serious safety hazard to disabled people.

Safety is the Department for Transport’s top priority, and we are carefully considering next steps to tackle these issues while reaping the benefits these schemes can bring.