Sydney's new e-bike brand Ario launches as NSW prepares e-scooter report

A new e-bike brand, Ario, has launched in Sydney as the NSW parliament prepares to release a report on e-scooters. The report is expected to recommend statewide approval for shared e-scooters if they are properly regulated. Currently, e-scooters are banned in NSW, except for a trial area in southern Sydney. Ario aims to expand into e-scooters, following its recent launch of e-bikes in the Waverley Council area. Ario is actively lobbying for legislation to support e-scooter use. The company acknowledges challenges such as parking issues, safety concerns, and compliance with regulations that need to be addressed.