E-bike Chaos: Elderly Woman Hospitalized in Sydney

An elderly woman, identified as 'Robin', sustained a brain bleed and extensive bruising after a collision with an e-bike while waiting at a bus stop in Balgowlah. She recounted the incident, stating the rider was traveling at high speed before hitting her. The e-bike rider fled the scene, and a bus driver eventually assisted her.

This event underscores a broader issue of problematic e-bike use on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Local residents have reported numerous instances of riders behaving recklessly, including throwing objects like water balloons and rocks at moving vehicles. Motorists expressed concern that such actions could lead to dangerous evasive maneuvers by drivers.

Community members are increasingly frustrated, with calls for more consistent police intervention. Suggestions include targeted enforcement outside schools, where many alleged incidents occur. The weight and speed of some e-bikes are also cited as significant safety concerns, with fears that serious accidents could occur if the behavior is not curbed.

Robin's experience is not isolated, as she noted several other e-bike-related injuries were treated at the hospital on the same day. Her daughter also previously suffered a severe arm injury from an e-bike incident, requiring extensive physical therapy.