UK to revamp laws regarding electric scooters and medical drones
The UK's Department for Transport has announced that it is reviewing new policies regarding electric scooters and medical deliveries via drones. These scooters were previously banned in most UK cities but may be coming back as the government looks at greener transport alternatives. They are also looking at other new innovative modes of transport.
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