Alberta Legislature Committee Explores Taxpayer-Funded E-Scooter and Bike Rides for Politicians
An Alberta legislature committee is studying whether to allow politicians and caucus staff to expense e-scooter and e-bike rides for work travel, joining existing reimbursement options like taxis and airfare. A report warned against the proposal due to safety and insurance concerns, as ride-sharing companies typically require users to assume liability risks. The committee passed a motion to explore corporate agreements with providers like Lime and Bird Canada that might modify standard liability terms.
An Alberta legislature committee has begun exploring whether to add e-scooters and e-bikes to the list of work-related transportation expenses that politicians and caucus staff can claim for reimbursement. Currently, elected officials can expense taxi rides, car rentals, and some airfare for work purposes. A report presented to the committee recommended against the proposal, citing safety concerns and insurance issues—ride-sharing companies typically require riders to assume all liability, potentially leaving politicians without coverage if injured. Despite these warnings, the committee passed a motion directing legislative assembly staff to negotiate with companies like Lime and Bird Canada to see if they would waive or modify their standard liability requirements as part of a corporate agreement. United Conservative backbencher Nolan Dyck, who moved the motion, argued that e-scooters and e-bikes are quick and cheap transportation options, especially in Alberta's major cities. Bird Canada indicated it already has corporate agreements with various businesses and institutions and is willing to discuss a program for the provincial legislature.
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Alberta looking at allowing politicians to expense e-scooter, bike rides
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