Amazon and Argos among retailers selling e-scooters for ‘commuting’ despite risk of death

A Press Association investigation reveals that major retailers, including Amazon, Argos, Currys, and Halfords, are marketing e-scooters for urban riding and long-distance commutes. These marketing pitches encourage commuting despite the fact that privately owned e-scooters are legally banned from UK roads, cycle lanes, and pavements. The reports highlight that these brands continue to promote the devices for getting to work on time, despite the legal restrictions and associated risks of death for users.