Amazon Pulls E-Scooter From Sale as Safety Debate Intensifies - 20/07/2026
Concerns over e-scooter safety are growing, with calls for tighter regulation and greater checks on products being sold in Ireland.Amazon has removed an e-scooter from its Irish website after concerns were raised that the model was not compliant with Irish regulations, while other retailers have also been urged to review the products they have available.The concerns centre around some models being capable of speeds above the legal limit of 20 kilometres per hour on Irish roads. The issue comes as the Government considers further action following a number of serious incidents involving…
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