Dumped e-bikes will no longer clutter Sydney’s entranceways and footpaths under laws being introduced to parliament on Wednesday, says the New South Wales government.

Local councils will get the power to decide where e-bike companies can operate in their area as well as to establish marked parking bays and go-slow and no-go areas.

Under the legislation, operators will also be required to provide helmets for all bikes, as well as organise their distribution and collection.

Operators will be expected pay a fee that funds the scheme, and Transport for NSW and councils will also be able to issue penalties to operators who fail to remove illegally parked bikes – a maximum penalty of $55,000 plus $5,500 for each day the offence continues.

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