E-biking in Canberra: rules, trains and bikeways (2026)

Everything an e-bike rider in Canberra needs in one place — checked against official ACT and local sources in October 2026. Rules change, so the sources are linked at the bottom.

The rules in Canberra

• Two legal types: power-assisted pedal cycles up to 200 W, and EPACs up to 250 W cutting out at 25 km/h. ACT e-bike laws
• Bikes and legal e-bikes may ride on footpaths and shared paths, keeping left and giving way to pedestrians.

Full details: ACT e-bike laws · Is my e-bike legal? 1-minute check

Taking your e-bike on public transport

• Buses: over 90% have racks for two bikes (max 25 kg each); drivers can’t help load.
• Light rail: four bike racks per vehicle, and bikes must use them.

Main bikeways and paths

• Belconnen Bikeway — Florey to Belconnen Town Centre, the University of Canberra, Bruce and the AIS.
• Lake Burley Griffin loops (Central 5 km, Eastern 9 km) and the 145 km Canberra Centenary Trail.

Secure bike parking

• Six Transport Canberra secure bike cages (MyWay card), plus five free Park & Pedal car parks.

Share e-bikes

Lime has run shared e-bikes and e-scooters in Canberra since April 2026, replacing Neuron.

Theft: keeping your e-bike

ACT Policing recovered 15 bikes and e-bikes plus 5 e-scooters worth about $50,000 in July 2025, and advises recording your bike’s details.

Record the frame serial and a few photos in a free Bike Passport before you need them — police and buyers ask for the serial first. Lock the frame, not just a wheel, and take the battery inside if you can. How to protect your e-bike.

Create your free Bike Passport →

Official sources

• Transport Canberra — cycling
• Transport Canberra — using light rail
• ACT Government — Belconnen Bikeway
• ACT Government — new e-bike and e-scooter provider
• ACT Policing — stolen bikes recovered

This guide explains things in general terms. It is not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.