EBAY is set to ban private sales of a popular product in the UK, citing increasing safety concerns. The move will come into effect on October 31, with only “eligible business sellers”

EBay will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October, the BBC has learned. The firm says that only "eligible business sellers" will be allowed to list them after this date. It did not explain what the necessary criteria would be.

The site said only “eligible business sellers” will be allowed to list e-bikes and e-bike batteries after this date.

Online retailer will only allow ‘eligible business sellers’ to market product

Popular online marketplace eBay has revealed it will stop selling certain electric bikes and batteries after growing fire concerns. The proposed move is expected to come into force at the end of the month on October 31 with the company stating that only “eligible business sellers” will be allowed after this date.

In a confusing announcement, eBay has unveiled new plans to ban the sale of electric bicycles by certain users