NOTE: This article was originally published on The Australian Lawyers Alliance.
Commercial e-scooter hire companies should be required to offer high-level insurance protecting both riders and any injured party, Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) National President Shaun Marcus says.
Private owners of e-scooters also need full access to insurance, he says, including third-party cover.
“There are currently no products on the market that offer this insurance,” Mr Marcus said.