E-scooter riders suffer three times as many accidents as cyclists

Riders of e-scooters suffer nearly three times as many accidents as cyclists, reveals new research. They are more likely to be young, helmetless – and drunk, according to the findings. Awareness campaigns and stricter regulations are needed to reduce the spate of…

Gig economy gets green light to use contractors

Gig economy companies have been cleared to keep classifying their riders as independent contractors rather than full employees entitled to minimum wages and protections following a major ruling by the nation’s industrial tribunal. The ruling turns the focus to the federal government’s…