The Greens WA have called for an inquiry into e-Bikes and e-Rideables to be expanded to consider how to increase the safe use of them as an alternative to cars.

WA Greens Dr Brad Pettitt spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson and said he believed allowing e-scooters and e-bikes to go faster legally on protective bike paths could be part of a solution in increasing their safety to both pedestrians and cars.

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