Pedestrians’ rights in the time of the e-scooter: What happened to the ‘foot’ in footpath?

Abstract

Hailed as a ‘green’ solution for decongesting traffic, electric scooters are invading the footpath in numerous cities in Australia. This article argues that legislative and local administrative action taken regarding the use of e-scooters in a space traditionally occupied by pedestrians and slow mobility devices should better balance the rights and interests at stake.