Fire warning issued over e-bike batteries as Uber Eats joins safety crackdown

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Uber Eats has teamed up with the London Fire Brigade to give delivery riders battery safety training through the app they use every day.The partnership forms part of the Brigade's Charge Safe campaign, which aims to tackle the rising number of fires linked to e-bike and e-scooter batteries.New training modules will be rolled out this year, providing couriers with guidance on safely charging and using lithium batteries.

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The guidance has been created using information from London Fire Brigade experts.

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Riders will be told to always use the correct charger for their battery and avoid charging bikes overnight or while out of the house.

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The lessons will also explain how to spot warning signs such as overheating, swelling or smoke coming from a battery.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say London Fire Brigade launched its safety campaign in 2023 after a sharp rise in fires caused by electric bikes and scooters.

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