The Rise of E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Toronto: Who’s Liable in a Crash?
On any given day in any part of the GTA, you’ll see people zipping around on all types of electric scooters and e-bikes. It could be parents on e-bikes, Oakville teens on motorized scooters rushing to practice, DoorDash or Uber Eats couriers threading traffic, or people on the weekend around Harbourfront. Micromobility isn’t a fad; it’s a shift. But when an e-bike or e-scooter is involved in a crash, the big question is who’s liable for damages? This guide explains how liability works in Toronto and across Ontario, outlines the current rules, and provides guidance on what to do after [...]