Wind Mobility’s e-scooters are highly visible, and the fleet is being fitted with integrated helmets. The safety of both participants and other road users has been a key consideration. “Whether electric scooters are embraced and become as common as bicycles across Derby will be interesting to see, as well as the behaviours of those using them and the interaction with other road users.”
We have listened and will continue to listen to any concerns raised as the trial progresses, and feedback from the users themselves, cyclists, other road users and pedestrians is going to be vital. “Ensuring this is a safe mode of transport and one that is embraced by all is the priority. “Obviously with any trial for a new mode of personal transport, I’m sure there will be some teething problems to work out and assess. “There’s no doubt that they offer a cheap and clean way to travel around Derby, improving not just the air quality in our city, but also the user’s physical and mental health at a time when that is more important than ever. “E-scooters offer the potential for convenient, clean and affordable travel, and reduce journeys made by car to ease congestion and lower harmful emissions.”Ī number of e-scooters will also be available to try in Derby, with details of that scheme to be confirmed by Derby City Council in the near future.Ĭouncillor Matthew Holmes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Transportation at Derby City Council, said: “I am happy that Derby has been selected to run this government trial which means that e-scooters are a new alternative choice for green travel in our city. This has become especially important as we plan our recovery from covid-19 and try to encourage people to travel in different ways while social distancing is in place. Key workers will be able to sign up for long-term rentals of the e-scooters at a discounted price, during which time they will be able to take the e-scooter home for exclusive use.Ĭouncillor Adele Williams, Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Transport, said: “E-scooters will provide a greener travel option for people travelling in Nottingham. On-street rental by the minute will be available to everyone and can be accessed using an app. People living and working in Nottingham can hire an e-scooter for £30 a month up to a year. Wind Mobility has been chosen to operate schemes in both Nottingham and Derby, offering a fun new greener travel option to help take cars off our roads and improve air quality. More than 200 electric scooters will be available to hire in Nottingham during a 12-month trial starting next week, from Tuesday 27 October.
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