Podcasts about escooters

At the moment e-scooter users are supposed to be at least 16 years of age. This lunchtime it's been confirmed that e-scooters are going to be banned for under 18s. Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Children's Intensive Care in Crumlin Children's Hospital.

E-scooters won't be banned outright, says the government… but the new rules are about to get very, very tough. So on this episode Adrian and Jeremy ask the blunt question: should e-scooters be banned completely?With shocking injury stats from Temple Street, callers clash over whether these things are “death traps” or a vital way to get to work — with Jeremy fighting his wife's corner as a responsible rider.From helmets, high-vis, registration and licensing, to “yup-bros” flying around estates and parents “not giving a fuck”, the debate gets heated fast!

Paul Byrne hears from emergency doctor Jason van der Vele and Cllr Dan Boyle on e-scooter bans, sees a beautiful surprise for a lad who beat cancer, learns how a lucky Cork lad will be the face of Irish milk. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason tells Paul Byrne the horrifying injuries he sees from e-scooter users and warns something must be done Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Cllr Boyle who says if injuries were the only reason to ban a form of transport we would ban cars immediately Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by Minister of State Seán Canney after the news that the government is set to ban e-scooters for under-18s.He's also later joined by Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent Geraldine Herbert to discuss whether the ban will be effective. Hit Play on this page to listen now

Ellen Coyne, Irish Times Political Correspondent; Sean Canney, Minister of State at the Dept of Transport; Niall Hodgins of the GRA; and Paddy O'Brien, Loco E-scooters

The leaders of Ireland's political parties will meet Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to discuss an outright ban on e-scooters. It comes as Amazon and other major retailers have begun pulling illegally fast e-scooters from sale in Ireland. Speaking to Jonathan was Niall Hodgins, President of the Garda Representative Association.

E-scooters will be banned for under 18s under proposals agreed by Government leaders today.New proposals, including making hi-vis jackets and helmets mandatory for all e-scooter use and extending a ban to under 18s, will be brought to Government by Ministers Darragh O'Brien and Sean Canney next week, and will come into effect from August.Joining Ciara for more on this is Sean Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Independent TD for Galway East, as well as Dr Mick Molloy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Chair of the IMO consultants Committee.

The leaders of Ireland's political parties will meet Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to discuss an outright ban on e-scooters. It comes as Amazon and other major retailers have begun pulling illegally fast e-scooters from sale in Ireland. Speaking to Jonathan was Niall Hodgins, President of the Garda Representative Association.

Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education and Independent TD for Sligo- Leitrim // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West // Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West.

E-scooters have become a familiar sight on streets across Europe, offering a quick and convenient way to travel around cities but they have also brought a new set of challenges, from pedestrian safety and reckless riding to illegal parking and questions around enforcement. Here in Ireland, the debate continues over how best to regulate their use, with calls for stronger controls and clearer rules but other European cities have already been navigating these waters and putting measures in place to manage their impact. Joining Pat to discuss is: Philip O'Connor, freelance journalist living and working in Stockholm Elaine Cobbe, Paris-based journalist

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:The Government's report into Aughinish Alumina is expected to say that material produced there may or may not have been used in Russia's war machine, citing a lack of evidence either way. Half of the alumina produced in the plant in the first quarter of this year went to Russia, up from 43 per cent last year. Will the Limerick plant's days be numbered eventually?The calls to ban e-scooters grew louder this week with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly saying society would be “better off” without them. On Tuesday Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is “leaning towards” a total ban on e-scooters as the Dáil discussed the issue following incidents resulting in deaths and serious injuries. The high cost of deportation flights was laid out in figures supplied by the Department of Justice to the Public Accounts Committee. They showed that the State paid more than €1 million for a single deportation flight when returning 42 adults and children from Ireland to South Africa in June.Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan shows no sign of backing down in the row over legal aid solicitor fees. Now more than 100 solicitors have made it known that they intend to resign from the criminal legal aid panel, with solicitors continuing to refuse to provide advice to suspects detained for questioning in Garda stations.And it is goodbye to Keir Starmer as the UK prime minister defended his record and offered his support to Andy Burnham who succeeds him as Labour party leader.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee

E-scooter risks have dominated conversation this week, after Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is “leaning towards” a complete ban. Also withTánaiste Simon Harris said that he would keep an “open mind” on an outright ban on e-scooters. But is an outright ban our only option left? To discuss further with Jonathan was Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie and Sadhbh O'Neill.

Labhraíonn Muiris Ó Cearbhaill le Cuán faoi scéalta móra na seachtaine - Ann Widdecombe; e-scooters; Count Binface; cosc ar phíopaí uisce agus go leor eile.

E-scooter risks have dominated conversation this week, after Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is “leaning towards” a complete ban. Also withTánaiste Simon Harris said that he would keep an “open mind” on an outright ban on e-scooters. But is an outright ban our only option left? To discuss further with Jonathan was Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie and Sadhbh O'Neill.

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PJ talks about calls for a ban on eScooters, hers the heart-breaking news that Luke's mam is haunted by the cruel videos bystanders posted online as he drowned, chats about the World Cup. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Chris Luke confronts the disturbing rise in e-scooter injuries, crime and dangerous riding with PJ Coogan— and asks whether tougher laws and enforcement can prevent a ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retailers must take responsibility for how e-scooters are marketed and sold, according to Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South and Chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Michael Murphy.His comments come as Children's Health Ireland reports a 50% rise in children and young people admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries linked to e-scooter incidents…Deputy Michael Murphy joins Ciara to discuss.

The number of children and young people being admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries as a result of e-scooter incidents has risen by 50% in the last twelve months, according to Children's Health Ireland. What needs to be done about them?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine & healthcare commentator, Sarah Beasley, Aontú Cllr in Limerick and listeners.

Report from Una Kelly followed by Dr Phil Kieran, Cork-based GP, and Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of Oireachtas Justice Committee

Queensland Police have already seized over 100 illegal e-mobility devices and issued hundreds of fines just days after introducing strict new crackdown laws. Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman joined Gary to reveal the jaw-dropping statistics and the massive fines facing parents whose children break the rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electric scooters were once seen as the future of urban transport, but growing safety concerns are changing the conversation. Todays episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler is joined by former Fine Gael TD Noel Rock to discuss whether electric scooters have become too dangerous for Irish roads. They examine rising injury numbers, gaps in enforcement, why existing rules are failing, and whether tighter regulation is enough or if Ireland should consider banning them altogether. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Martin, Road Safety Authority spokesperson

The Government has asked the HSE for a report on e-scooter injuries. This is in response to a surge in serious injuries to children linked to e-scooters. How are other countries dealing with e-scooters, and are regulations any more lax here? To discuss further with Jonathan was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.

The Government has asked the HSE for a report on e-scooter injuries. This is in response to a surge in serious injuries to children linked to e-scooters. How are other countries dealing with e-scooters, and are regulations any more lax here? To discuss further with Jonathan was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.

Vincent McAviney, London-based journalist; Senay Boztas, Netherland- based journalist and journalist Arthur Sullivan in Berlin.

Paddy O'Brien, Loco E-scooters.

لا تخضع الحوادث بين المشاة وراكبي الدراجات الهوائية دائماً لنظام التأمين الإلزامي الخاص بحوادث السير في ولاية نيو ساوث وايلز، ما يجعل تحديد المسؤولية القانونية والتعويض أكثر تعقيداً مما يعتقده كثيرون. ومع تزايد استخدام الدراجات الهوائية والكهربائية والسكوترات في الشوارع والمسارات المشتركة، تتصاعد أيضاً الأسئلة حول واجبات الحذر، وحدود المسؤولية، وحقوق المصابين عند وقوع الحوادث. بين مسؤولية الشخصية وثغرات التأمين، وتعقيدات تحديد الخطأ، قد يجد المصاب نفسه أمام معركة قانونية شائكة تبدأ من لحظة الاصطدام. فكيف يحدّد القانون الأسترالي المسؤولية بين المشاة وراكبي الدراجات؟ وماذا يحدث عندما تقع الحوادث من دون تأمين أو مع وسائل النقل الحديثة كالدراجات الكهربائية E scooters والسكوتر؟

Kevin Shortall, Principal of St. Aidan's Community School and Ciarán Ferrie, co-founder of I Bike Dublin

Seán Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Junior Minister with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said he is “not ruling anything out” when it comes to tackling road safety.One issue on our roads the Minister wants to tackle surrounds e-scooters. There has been an increase in incidents and injuries, with many hospital consultants warning about the dangers of them…Minister Canney says he wants to see mandatory registration for e-scooters as well as tax and insurance obligations like cars in a new crackdown on personal vehicles.Joining Ciara to discuss is Sean Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Independent TD for Galway East.

Report from Una Kelly followed by Paddy Fitzpatrick, Emergency Medicine consultant at Temple Street; Aileen Hickie, CEO of Parentline; and John Joe O'Connell, VP of the Garda Representative Authority

The Garda Representative Association are calling for dedicated training to pursuit e-scooters and scramblers. This call comes after a student Garda was hospitalised after being struck while trying to stop an e-scooter being driven by a juvenile in Dublin on Wednesday morning. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Niall Hodgins, President of the G.R.A.

The Garda Representative Association are calling for dedicated training to pursuit e-scooters and scramblers. This call comes after a student Garda was hospitalised after being struck while trying to stop an e-scooter being driven by a juvenile in Dublin on Wednesday morning. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Niall Hodgins, President of the G.R.A.

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June 25,  2026Some municipalities want BC to regulate e-scooters, after serious incidents. But, will it?Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

The Government is considering a range of measures to target the misuse of electric scooters following an increase in incidents involving the vehicles.Currently, you must be over 16 and remain at a speed limit under 20km an hour to drive them, but there are concerns that these rules are not being follow. Andrea spoke to listeners to hear their views.

Michael takes calls and talks about young people and E-Bikes and E-Scooters

A petition is calling for the regulation of e-scooters in Delta. Guest: Joshua Bryce - Started Petition to regulate e-scooters in Delta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in about e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds and where they belong on city streets. An ER doctor reveals the collisions he's seeing and the fallout that follows. Plus, stories and perspectives from across Canada.

They're fast, they're everywhere — and cities are scrambling to keep up. As e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and e‑mopeds flood urban streets, governments are cracking down and riders are pushing back. An ER doctor and a personal injury lawyer reveal the collisions they're seeing and the fallout that follows. Then, urban planning expert Jeff Casello explains how some cities have already carved out space for these heavier, faster machines — and what Canada can learn.

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Fresno State is banning all motorized e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and similar devices on campus starting with the Fall 2026 semester. The ban applies to students, employees, and visitors and includes electric scooters, e‑bikes, mopeds, motorized skateboards, and Segway‑style devices. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes, and have children 12 and under ride their bikes on the footpath. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says it is part of its work to "fix the basics" in the New Zealand transport system, with consultation opening today on two packages for rule changes. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

This week, we get un-curmudgeoned by Mandy, spending a bunch of time talking about regulations, compliance, and even the US federal government's commitment to cybersecurity internally and with the community at large. We even dive into some Microsoft patches, hacking defunct eScooters, and a lively discussion on ADS-B spoofing! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-911