E-scooters trial set to launch in London
E-scooters trial set to launch in London
1 June 2021
Transport for London has confirmed a 12-month trial of rental e-scooters, letting people ride the vehicles on roads and cycleways in several boroughs and the City of London, will begin on 7 June. Working together on a single trial means it can run consistently across participating boroughs, with safety at its core.
Electric scooters will be allowed on London's roads next month as a long-awaited trial of the devices is set to launch in the capital.
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed a 12-month trial of rental e-scooters, letting people ride the vehicles on roads and cycleways in several boroughs, will begin on 7 June.
The rental e-scooters will be provided by three different operators based on their ability to meet strict safety requirements and high operating standards. These are:
It follows trials in more than 40 towns and cities across the country as the government considers whether to legalise e-scooters on UK roads.
TFL - Making safety a priority
"The trial will help us to better understand how e-scooters can be used safely in London - and how we should develop policy in the future. We are taking steps to ensure that anyone using an e-scooter rides safely and follows the rules of the road as well as guidance from the rental operator."
Guidance and tips on how to ride rental e-scooters safely and avoid serious injury to any road users will be available on TFL's website and directly from the operators.