Safety-check for e-batteries: UL stickers-CATTL

A recent e-bike battery fire on the Toronto Transit Commission subway caused pause for safety with respect to taking e-bikes into the subway. One thing to check for when purchasing any electric micro-mobility machine (e-bike, e-scooter etc.) is to look for a UL sticker. The TTC is looking for these stickers and so should you. They are one way to reduce the risk of fires with lithium batteries that are used in the machines. Advocates are recommending that folks look for the UL sticker (versus merely tested to UL standards) as a safety measure if you are purchasing e-bikes and the like. Additional measures advised by the Canadian e-bike association include proper battery storage and charging. So remember, stay safe, and #LetGoOfTheGas.