The recommendation seeks to ban lithium-ion battery powered mobility devices from TTC vehicles and stations between Nov. 15 and April 15 each year.
A report set to go before the Toronto Transit Commission board next week is proposing a seasonal ban on electric bikes and scooters over potential fire hazards.
The TTC report says the fire risk is higher when temperatures fluctuate, as moving lithium-ion batteries from cold to warm areas can lead to condensation and lithium plating.
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