E-bike safety report

Between 26 March and 16 April 2026, we asked young people across NSW about their experiences of using e-bikes.

238 e-bike users between the ages of 11-17 took the survey.

Key insights

E-bike usage

• 63% own their own e-bikes.

• 69% ride e-bikes daily or weekly.

• Many of the e-bikes that young people are riding have specific features.

Importance of e-bikes for young people

• Most young people use e-bikes for travel and leisure activities (84%) or school and education (49%).

• Not being able to ride e-bikes would impact access to education and work, mental health and wellbeing, social connection and reliance on families.
  

How can the NSW Government support safe e-bike use?

• Young people are already taking measures to stay safe, including wearing helmets, not using phones and riding on cycle-paths.

• 77% of young people always wear a helment when riding. 13% sometimes wear a helmet.

• Young people want more safety programs, regulation, and bike paths.

• The best way to communicate e-bike rule changes is through schools, bike shops or social media.