E-bikes are changing the way Australians move, offering a fast, sustainable, and affordable alternative to cars and public transport.

But with its rise comes a troubling trend: young riders are being seriously injured, and in some cases, killed.

Why are so many young people ending up in hospitals after e-bike crashes? Are current laws and regulations keeping up with technology? What role should the government play?

Milad Haghani, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience at The University of Melbourne, joins 2SER to unpack it all.

If you would like to know more, you can read Milad’s article on The Conversation.