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‘I had no idea what had hit me’: Scooter insurance gap leaves pedestrians at risk – Brisbane Times
Pedestrians struck by e-scooters may have difficulties in getting financial compensation for any injuries.
But Ms Wilson hit a hurdle when the scooter company, Neuron, told her she had to pursue the case against the rider. Ms Wilson contacted Brisbane City Council, which told her to speak to the scooter company.
Queensland police are investigating the incident but no one has yet been charged.
E-scooters must operate on footpaths in Brisbane, limited to a 25km/h limit, and banned from operating in some high-density areas such as Queen Street Mall.
A Neuron spokesman said there were “differences of …
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