At Translink, safety is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe when travelling or visiting our facilities, we have introduced safety advice for using and carrying powered transporters and e-bicycles.
Many devices use lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat, fail, or catch fire if damaged or poorly manufactured. Fires involving these batteries spread extremely quickly and produce toxic smoke.
E bikes that meet UK EAPC standards pose lower risks, but uncontrolled powered transporters remain a high-risk category internationally.
Effective from 1 June 2026
The Powered Transporter & E Bicycle Safety Policy applies across the whole Translink network, including:
- Buses, Coaches, Trains and Glider services
- Stations, depots and all Translink premises
- All customers, staff, contractors and visitors
What’s Allowed and What’s Not
Powered Transporters (e scooters, hoverboards, segways, e skateboards, e unicycles)
- Not permitted anywhere within Translink premises or on any Translink vehicle (folded or unfolded)
E Bicycles (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles / EAPCs)
- Allowed on trains
- Allowed in designated bicycle parking areas at stations
- Folded e-bikes allowed on Glider where space permits
- Not permitted on Metro and Ulsterbus bus or coach services
- Charging e bikes on premises or vehicles is not permitted
Mobility Scooters & Powered Wheelchairs
- Permitted on all Translink premises and vehicles, provided:
- The device meets Translink's Accessible Travel Policy. To learn more about accessibility and device approval requirements, visit our accessibility hub.
This policy will be updated regularly as technology and safety advice change. Our goal is to ensure everyone gets Safe Home Every Day.