Record Surge in E-Mobility Injuries Sparks Calls for Urgent Reform in Queensland
Queensland faces a sharp rise in e-mobility injuries, with new data showing a record 2,000 people hospitalized in 2025—a 23% jump from 2024 and 45% more than 2023. Experts say urgent reforms are needed as the state prepares for a pivotal Parliamentary Inquiry report.
RACQ and partners are urging the government to address enforcement, retail, education, infrastructure, and hire schemes to stem the surge in injuries.
Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit data shows 2,000 e-mobility injuries presented at Emergency Departments in 2025, up from 1,626 in 2024 and 1,380 in 2023.
With data covering just 25-30% of hospitals, the real number is likely far higher. RACQ’s Dr Michael Kane called it a “rapidly worsening situation” and urged immediate action. “Queensland’s e-mobility crisis has reached tipping point,” Dr Kane said.
He welcomed the Premier’s promise of a strong response, given Queensland’s rising hospitalisations. “At least 2,000 Queenslanders were admitted to hospital in 2025 due to e-mobility injuries, but as emphasised during the inquiry last year, these figures represent real individuals whose lives have been upended.”
Case studies include a person struck by an e-scooter at 50km/h, suffering serious spinal injuries, and another cyclist hit by an e-scooter who spent eight weeks in hospital.
RACQ and partners want the Parliamentary Committee’s report to deliver strong, immediate safety measures. They’re calling for a crackdown on illegal e-devices, safer retail practices, a revamp of hire schemes, improved data transparency, statewide education, and investment in safer paths.
“We’re also callin12g for better data transparency, statewide education campaigns, and major investment in safer footpaths, shared paths and separated bike lanes.
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