TfL E-Bike Ban Hits Non-Folding Models After 143 Fires and 3 Deaths Reported Since 2022

Transport for London (TfL) has implemented a ban on all non-folding e-bikes across most of its services as of March 31, 2025. The ban affects the London Underground (Tube), London Overground, Elizabeth line, and Docklands Light Railway (DLR), making TfL the first UK transport operator to enforce such restrictions. The ban extends to standard bicycles converted to e-bikes using aftermarket kits. Only folding e-bikes remain permitted on these services, as TfL believes they present a lower safety risk. Why the Ban? The decision follows several incidents where e-bikes caught fire on London’s transport network, including a significant incident at Rayners … Continue reading TfL E-Bike Ban Hits Non-Folding Models After 143 Fires and 3 Deaths Reported Since 2022