Fines for Unallowed E-Scooter or E-Bike Sharing Services and New Powers to Seize Vehicles
Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Topics
accident insurance criminal penalties micromobility micromobility vehicles public safety road transport vehicle sharing vehicle sharing services
Introduced by: The Hon Jenny Aitchison MP (ALP); The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Natalie Ward LIB
“I lead on behalf of the Opposition in debate on the Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025. This bill deals with two broad issues: first, the regulation of shared services schemes, which the Opposition supports; and, second, the removal of Opal card balances, which the Opposition does not.”
Cate Faehrmann GRN
“As The Greens spokesperson for transport, I speak in support of the Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025. I acknowledge the contribution and work of my colleague Kobi Shetty, the member for Balmain, The Greens spokesperson for active transport and sustainable cities.”
Mark Banasiak SFFP
“I contribute briefly to associate myself with the Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025. I too was on the committee that looked into the proposal to properly regulate micromobility vehicles.”
Abigail Boyd GRN
“I contribute to debate on the Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025. I obviously commend and support the comments made by my colleague Ms Cate Faehrmann. As The Greens spokesperson for disability, I briefly respond to some of the commentary in this debate.”
Susan Carter LIB
“I speak to the Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025. I confine my remarks to the amendments proposed in schedule 5 to the bill, which essentially amend the terms and conditions of existing Opal cards so that unused balances can be used by the Government.”
Rachel Merton LIB
“I speak in debate on the Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025, a bill that seeks to regulate shared e‑bike services and amend provisions relating to Opal card balances. I acknowledge the strong contributions made by my colleagues, led by the Hon. Natalie Ward. I examine the bill a bit further.”
John Graham ALP
“I have to confess that the debate took a turn that I was not quite expecting this evening.”
News articles and press releases
Road Transport and Other Legislation Amendment (Micromobility Vehicles and Smartcards) Bill 2025
Ms JENNY AITCHISON, Minister for Regional Transport — 2025-10-15
The bill will also amend three Acts to support the legal use of e-scooters and other micromobility vehicles on roads and road-related areas in New South Wales. It clarifies the regulatory status of these vehicles and their exclusion from certain motor accident compensation schemes. Finally, the bill amends the Passenger Transport Act 2014 to enable funds lying dormant on Opal cards for more than five years to be used for crucial passenger transport purposes. It will provide for Transport for NSW to determine the terms and conditions for the use of Opal cards by publishing an order in the Gazette supporting clearer communication to users of smart cards.