‘Out for trouble:’ Orlando commissioners address concerns about e-bikes and safety

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police officers have had more than 800 encounters with e-mobility devices since the beginning of 2026, Orlando Police Department Chief Eric Smith revealed at a city workshop Monday.

Smith and the city’s transportation department director spoke in front Orlando city commissioners, as they weigh whether to adopt an ordinance that would regulate the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

“Most of the incidents that we’re having, the e-bikes are found to have been at fault,” Smith said…

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