{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a9a8d801083993b642e85de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dublin Commuter Coalition Challenges New E-Scooter Rules - 04/09/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1788511162911-fc84a9e9-977a-440a-80a8-91230fccbd23.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>E-scooters could soon be off limits to under-18s, with the Government planning to raise the minimum age from 16 to 18 as early as the end of this month.</p><p><br></p><p>The move comes as new safety rules also take effect today, requiring e-scooter users to wear a helmet and high-visibility clothing, with a €100 fine for those who fail to comply.</p><p><br></p><p>The Government says the measures are about improving safety and protecting vulnerable road users, but there are questions over whether they will actually reduce injuries among younger users.</p><p><br></p><p>Jason Cullen, Chair of the Dublin Commuter Coalition, believes the changes could unfairly impact adult e-scooter users while doing little to address the number of children being injured, and Jason Cullen joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}