Amendment passed to regulate electric cycles

Anil Nandalall

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2023 which saw support from both sides of the house was yesterday passed in the National Assembly thus enabling e-cycles which have become popular throughout the country, to be regulated.

The bill was presented by Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn.

Speaking on the bill, Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said yesterday that electric cycles will not be banned in Guyana. However, he disclosed that 11 people have died in accidents involving e- cycles since 2021, and it was important that their use be regulated.