Bicycle Association publishes UK Government action plan on e-bike fire safety

[lenny]

Bicycle Association publishes UK Government action plan on e-bike fire safety
https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/uk-e-bike-legislation-industry-urges-action-to-halt-unsafe-imports/

 

[saneagle]

Bicycle Association publishes UK Government action plan on e-bike fire safety
https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/uk-e-bike-legislation-industry-urges-action-to-halt-unsafe-imports/

"Garidis said e-bike sales in the UK have declined because of safety concerns. "

I read that in the context of what he said about fires. Is he right, or is it that other factors are affecting sales, like their prices, the economy, the cost of servicing and parts, safety on the roads, or what?