Source: CoMoUK

The trials of shared e-scooter schemes commenced about four years ago during the pandemic and quickly became a popular transportation option in towns and cities.

According to the latest data collected from operators as of the end of March 2024, the use of these schemes continues to grow, although they remain limited to certain parts of England and require users to hold a driving licence.

Since the trials began, there have been 47.7 million trips, representing an increase of 5.5 million trips in the past four months alone. The number of users has risen to 3.3 million, with an additional half a million users joining during the winter period.

Before the UK General Election, many authorities and operators were ready to expand their scheme areas and fleets. It is hoped that the Department for Transport (DfT) will reconsider these proposals and allow trials in new areas before the necessary primary legislation is enacted.

These latest figures have been published on CoMoUK’s e-scooter webpage.