E-scooters are not allowed on board public transport services in Ireland from Monday 7th October.
The ban is for safety reasons and to help prevent the risk of combustion on board buses and trains. This includes E-scooters that can be folded or carried.
The restriction will apply to e-scooters but not e-bikes or mobility scooters.
Transport for Ireland says the guidance is prompted by safety concerns in relation to many lithium-ion batteries which are commonplace in such devices. These batteries are known to develop internal faults, leading to overheating and combustion. This has resulted in recent fires and thick black smoke on board public transport in Madrid and Barcelona.
This guidance applies to all services operated under a contract with the NTA, including Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Luas and TFI Local Link.
