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Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 431). To be read a second time.
Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 431). To be read a second time.
I beg to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to give powers to local authorities to regulate dockless bicycle-sharing schemes; and for connected purposes.
The sudden emergence of dockless bike schemes over the last few years has been a tale for our times—a tale of the power of...
I beg to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to give powers to local authorities to regulate dockless bicycle-sharing schemes; and for connected purposes.
The sudden emergence of dockless bike schemes over the last few years has been a tale for our times—a tale of the power of...
Whether it is electric scooters or dockless bike schemes, technology moves so much more quickly that the Department for Transport. After years and years, will the Secretary of State finally do something about dockless bike schemes, and help our local authorities respond to the changes?
Whether it is electric scooters or dockless bike schemes, technology moves so much more quickly that the Department for Transport. After years and years, will the Secretary of State finally do something about dockless bike schemes, and help our local authorities respond to the changes?
This Department leads the way internationally on transport issues and is a world leader in considering our carbon emissions, cycling, walking and active travel. The Department is a world leader in these fields.
Dockless bike hire schemes could have been transformative, but too many of those schemes have crashed and burned, leaving
a trail of destruction behind them. Despite repeated calls from across this House, the Government have not regulated. Will they soon act?
Dockless bike hire schemes could have been transformative, but too many of those schemes have crashed and burned, leaving
a trail of destruction behind them. Despite repeated calls from across this House, the Government have not regulated. Will they soon act?
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question. Of course dockless bikes are a source of interesting innovation, and it has been important to see how that innovation is playing out. They can be regulated under a variety of local government powers. As we see further developments, we will continue to look at this. They will also potentially be subject to the discussion in respect of the micro-mobility review we are doing at the moment, through the future mobility strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the collapse of dockless bikeshare schemes on mobility.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the collapse of dockless bikeshare schemes on mobility.
The Department for Transport has not undertaken any assessment of this matter. It is for local authorities rather than central Government to develop and monitor local transport provision, including bikeshare schemes, in their areas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the quality of service provided by bikeshare operators.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the quality of service provided by bikeshare operators.
The Department for Transport has not undertaken any detailed assessment of the quality of service provided by bike-share operators. It is for local authorities rather than central Government to assess the quality of services being provided by operators in their areas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer of 22 November 2017 to Question 112924 on Bicycles: Hire Services, what progress he has made on developing a consistent national standard for bike-share schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer of 22 November 2017 to Question 112924 on Bicycles: Hire Services, what progress he has made on developing a consistent national standard for bike-share schemes.
Department for Transport officials have met representatives of bike-share companies operating in the UK, as well as local authority representatives where they are trading. The Department also held a workshop in January 2018 where national standards were discussed. The Department is not currently developing a national standard, pending investigation into the use of existing powers and byelaws. Officials are liaising with Transport for London colleagues to investigate the potential for bye-laws to be used as a tool for local authorities to develop consistent bike-sharing standards.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to support the growth and development of the bikeshare sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to support the growth and development of the bikeshare sector.
The Government agrees that bike-share schemes have the potential to deliver many benefits, provided they are introduced and managed responsibly. It is for local authorities rather than central Government to determine whether, and if so how, to promote bike-share schemes in their areas. The Government’s overall plans to increase cycling and walking, together with a summary of the available funding, are set out in the statutory Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy published in April 2017.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of an increase in the uptake of electric bikes on air quality and congestion.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of an increase in the uptake of electric bikes on air quality and congestion.
The Government agrees that electrically assisted pedal cycles (or “e-bikes”), like other forms of cycling, have the potential to deliver significant benefits in relation to air quality and congestion, as well as in many other areas.
We have not carried out any detailed assessment of the potential impact of e-bikes on air quality or congestion, but the Government has regularly encouraged local authorities to consider supporting cycling and walking as ways to improve air quality in their areas.
Dockless bike schemes have recently been established in several cities. Some are working well and some less so, but councils are left struggling with outdated legislation to deal with such schemes. Will the Secretary of State meet me and others from affected areas to discuss the right way forward?
Dockless bike schemes have recently been established in several cities. Some are working well and some less so, but councils are left struggling with outdated legislation to deal with such schemes. Will the Secretary of State meet me and others from affected areas to discuss the right way forward?
The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue. It is important that we encourage better ways for people to travel and give people more opportunities, and I am happy to have a chat to discuss his ideas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to regulate dockless bike sharing schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to regulate dockless bike sharing schemes.
As this type of bicycle sharing scheme is a relatively new concept in the UK the Department for Transport does not currently have a policy on the regulation or licensing of dockless bicycle sharing companies. However, shared bicycles are subject to the same legal requirements and byelaws that already exist regarding bicycle standards and parking. The potential growth of this style of scheme means that this is an area that the Department is monitoring with interest.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to require dockless bike sharing companies to be licensed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to require dockless bike sharing companies to be licensed.
As this type of bicycle sharing scheme is a relatively new concept in the UK the Department for Transport does not currently have a policy on the regulation or licensing of dockless bicycle sharing companies. However, shared bicycles are subject to the same legal requirements and byelaws that already exist regarding bicycle standards and parking. The potential growth of this style of scheme means that this is an area that the Department is monitoring with interest.