e-scooter
Latest news7 Jun 2021London e-scooter trial starts
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new rental e-scooter trial in partnership with London Councils and three e-scooter operators.
Latest news27 May 2021New training modules for e-scooters and e-bikes
New training modules are available to help support safety for users of e-scooters and e-bikes.
Latest news18 May 2021London’s e-scooter trial to begin in June
London’s rental e-scooter trial will begin on June 7 in a core group of boroughs, Canary Wharf and the City of London, with more areas expected to join as the trial progresses.
- Latest news6 May 2021
E-scooter legality decision delayed
The Government has extended the end date of e-scooter trials until March 31, 2022, meaning it could be mid-2023 before any legislation permitting their use is introduced.
- Latest news27 Apr 2021
Tier welcomes prioritisation of e-scooter legislation
Tier has welcomed the Irish Government’s move to prioritise the legalisation of e-scooters in its summer session legislative programme.
Latest news1 Apr 2021West of England e-scooter trial expands
Following the successful launch of the West of England e-scooter trial, the trial area for the ‘hop-on hop-off’ e-scooters has expanded.
Latest news5 Mar 2021TfWM and University of Warwick launch trial to reduce private car use
E-scooters, a demand responsive bus service and a car club will be trialled at the University of Warwick to change travel behaviour.
Latest news5 Jan 2021Tier launches rider credit scheme to tackle illegal e-scooters
Tier is offering private e-scooter owners in the UK the chance to trade in their vehicles in exchange for up to £150 ride credit with the company.
- Latest news22 Dec 2020
Tier launches e-scooter safety board
Tier has launched a UK & Ireland Safety Board to raise the bar for safety standards across the entire e-scooter sector.
Latest news22 Dec 2020Newcastle to start e-scooter trial in early 2021
Newcastle City Council will launch its e-scooter trial early next year in partnership with Neuron Mobility.
Latest news16 Dec 2020Sustainable Transport Alliance launches to help reduce private car use
An alliance of active travel, public transport and shared mobility groups are calling for the rapid reduction of private car use to help tackle air pollution.
Latest news24 Nov 2020Ford’s Spin launches £100,000 micromobility UK research
Ford's e-scooter company Spin is working with multiple UK universities with £100,000 in funding to research safety, rider behaviour and transport integration.
- Latest news24 Nov 2020
AA DriveTech and Tier launch e-scooter theory test
The AA’s DriveTech and e-scooter operator Tier have launched an e-scooter theory test to educate people around e-scooter safety and responsible use.
Latest news23 Nov 2020Exposure to e-bike technology key for mass adoption
Getting as many people to experience e-bikes as possible will be the key to help mass adoption in the UK, according to a recent Smart Transport’s industry webinar.
Latest news18 Nov 2020TfL and London councils ready for e-scooter trials
Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils have launched a competition to select up to three operators for a 12-month trial of rental e-scooters.
Latest news26 Oct 2020Buckingham Council to start 12-month e-scooter trial
Buckingham Council has launched its 12 month e-scooter rental trial that will see microbility offered to those in High Wycombe and Aylesbury.
- Latest news 5 Oct 2020
Transport Committee calls for e-scooters to be legalised
MPs on the Transport Committee are calling for the Government to legalise e-scooters to help reduce congestion.
- Latest news14 Sep 2020
City of York greenlights e-scooter trial with Tier
City of York Council has announced a 12-month e-scooter trial with Tier.
Latest news14 Sep 2020‘It’s time to embrace e-scooters’, says ADEPT
ADEPT has published a new report that urges the UK to embrace the benefits of e-scooters.
Latest news26 Aug 2020Tier to partner with High Street locations for e-scooter charging
E-scooter company Tier is looking to partner with High Street locations across the UK to create a network of charging stations.
