New E-Scooter Laws Enacted in Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland New rules and increased penalties for people riding e-scooters and other personal mobility devices in Queensland came into force on Tuesday. The changes include: Reducing speed limits to 12kmh on footpaths and shared paths, unless otherwise signed. The 25kmh limit remains for all other infrastructure, including bike infrastructure and local streets. Increasing fines…

Beam Rolls Out Surface Detecting Scooters

Adelaide, SA Share service provider Beam continues to roll out innovations to its services in several Australian cities, unveiling new AI Pedestrian Shield technology that automatically adjusts scooter speeds and an integration with Google Maps to help users find a Beam vehicle. In mid-March, Beam started introducing Pedestrian Shield to its services in Brisbane, Adelaide,…