Melbourne set to ban e-scooters tonight as city cracks down on misuse

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The Lord Mayor of Melbourne is proposing to ban e-scooters for hire from the CBD due to a rise in injuries and fines for dangerous use. Lime and Neuron, the two firms operating e-scooters in the area, will be given 30 days to remove their roughly 1500 scooters from the city. Despite the popularity of e-scooters, concerns have been raised about their safety, with an increasing number of injuries and fines being issued. The State Government plans to make permanent e-scooter hire schemes legal in October, outside of the Melbourne, Yarra, and Port Phillip council areas.

Brands mentioned: Lime, Neuron