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Paris votes to ban e-scooters — is London next?

Published 04 April 2023
By James Fossdyke
After Paris votes to ban electric scooters, UK road safety charity says the vehicles are “similarly unpopular” in Britain.
Spin policy chief says Britain could be a world centre for e-scooters

E-scooter rider loses case against council

Giovanna Drago has lost her £30,000 claim for damages having fallen off her e-scooter in London.
Published 10 March 2023
Giovanna Drago claims she broke her knee when a pothole made her fall off her new e-scooter.

Illegal e-scooter rider sues council over fall

A woman injured while illegally riding an e-scooter is suing Barnet council in London for £30,000 in a case that could have major implications.
Published 02 December 2022
James May to host virtual pub quiz tomorrow evening

James May has an e-scooter

James May has been breaking the law by riding his electric scooter on the road, on footpaths and in cycle lanes.
Published 14 June 2022
Decision on e-scooter legality could take up to a year

Decision on e-scooter legality could take a year

The government has been accused of failing to properly regulate the use of electric scooters.
Published 04 May 2021
Spin policy chief says Britain could be a world centre for e-scooters

Milton Keynes e-scooter trial hits 10,000 rides

The e-scooter trial in Milton Keynes has hit 10,000 rides in its first month, according to the city's e-scooter provider, Spin.
Published 28 September 2020
Coventry e-scooter trial suspended after just five days

Coventry e-scooter trial suspended after five days

Coventry has become the first UK city to suspend its trials of e-scooters, after pedestrians complained that users were misusing the vehicles.
Published 17 September 2020
Middlesbrough becomes testing ground for e-scooters

Middlesbrough is testing ground for e-scooters

Middlesbrough has become the first place in the country to trial the use of e-scooters on its roads.
Published 14 July 2020
Are motorcycles the way out of lockdown?

Are motorcycles best way to get UK moving again?

The end to lockdown has posed a number of practical problems. One of the primary concerns is how to commute while maintaining social distance.
Published 05 June 2020
Coronavirus could usher in age of the e-scooter

Coronavirus could usher in age of the e-scooter

New proposals might see e-scooters legalised in Britain as commuters are urged not to use public transport.
Published 20 May 2020
Transport Committee launches e-scooter enquiry

Transport Committee launches e-scooter enquiry

The Transport Committee is undertaking an investigation into the feasibility of allowing electric powered scooters onto the roads of Britain.
Published 21 April 2020