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I agree that it’s a problem but articles like these feed into anti cycling paranoia for what is, statistically a small problem.
100%, it's a new front in anti cycling reporting. The things that are catching fire aren't 'ebikes', most of them are home made e-motorcycles. This is Christmas for the Daily Mail, it results in major problems for legitimate and safe normal LBS sold ebikes being not allowed to go anywhere despite being perfectly safe.
Theres plenty of safe regulation, its not that difficult to make a quality and safe battery. The issue is accessibility,- when you have the choice of a proper £500 Bosch battery from your LBS or a £100 Aliexpress version, most people will buy the latter.
Jameo
I agree that it’s a problem but articles like these feed into anti cycling paranoia for what is, statistically a small problem.
It leads to panic measures like Waverley station in Edinburgh banning the parking of e-bikes in the station, not charging, just parking.