BY IAN CROUCH
A banned method of cheap, affordable transport could soon be allowed on the streets of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Up until now, electric scooters have been banned in NSW.
Wallsend MP, Sonia Hornery has been leading the charge to have the ban lifted, writing to the Minister for Active Transport, Rob Stokes on several occasions.
The minister has announced a community trail will be fast tracked and will start in July.
Councils will be invited to submit an expression of interest in taking part and Sonia Hornery says she'll be writing to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Councils about their plans for taking part in the trial.
Rob Stokes says the government will ensure E-scooter regulations are sensible and appropriate to ensure the safety of riders and other road users.
Sonia Hornery says motorised scooters are an affordable, convenient as sustainable method of transport.
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