E-motorcycles, or E-motos, have caught the attention of the Austin city officials, who now aim to regulate the use of these electric two-wheelers that have been popular among teenagers who often ride in groups and allegedly create chaos.
Teens often weave dangerously through traffic on main roads and downtown streets at high speed, as E-motos can reach speeds of up to 60 mph. Therefore, the city passed a resolution last week, directing city staff to address the challenge.
What concerns officials most is the way E-motos are often marketed as electric bikes. In reality, they often turn out to be quite powerful electric motorcycles with go-anywhere capability for as long as the charge lasts…