The Bicycle Association (BA) has said retailers “need to be ready to explain” how reputable e-bikes and batteries are safe, with most now refusing to work on unbranded or unknown battery packs. E-bikes and e-scooters have become the capital’s “fastest growing fire risk”, according to the London Fire Brigade, however many of these have involved second-hand vehicles, or the bike has been modified using parts bought online. There have been reports that some insurers are declining cover...
