Sydney will receive new designated parking zones for shared e-bikes under a New South Wales government program aimed at reducing footpath obstruction and improving regulation of dockless bike schemes.
On 30 June 2026, the NSW government announced $6.6 million in funding for local councils to establish marked kerbside parking bays for shared e-bikes across Sydney. The program will be delivered through grants to 16 councils currently hosting shared e-bike operations, with each council eligible for up to $200,000 in funding.
The initiative is funded through a 60-cent levy applied to each shared e-bike trip, paid by operators and incorporated into the broader Sharing Scheme Grant Program. According to the government, the funds will be used to create designated parking areas in locations identified as having the highest levels of user conflict and complaints.
Transport for NSW data cited in reporting shows the number of shared e-bikes operating in Sydney has increased from 13,000 in January to more than 20,000 in May, alongside more than 1 million monthly users across New South Wales.
The scheme will also expand regulatory powers for councils, allowing them to establish marked parking bays, designate “no-go” and “go-slow” zones, and enforce compliance with parking rules. Operators may face penalties of up to $55,000, plus additional daily fines, if they fail to comply with enforcement orders.
Transport Minister John Graham said: “we are not willing to stand around and let the wild west scenes go on any longer.Pedestrians have been crying out for order and for their footpaths back.”
Transport Secretary Josh Murray stated that more than 1 million NSW residents now use a shared e-bike each month, describing the need for improved infrastructure and regulation in response to rapid growth in usage.
Early trials of marked parking bays have been reported by the government to reduce incidents of improperly parked or fallen bikes, including blocked footpaths.
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