E-Scooter Cycle hire station at New End, Hampstead, north London , England, UK, NW3 1LJ
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5309 x 3371 px | 44.9 x 28.5 cm | 17.7 x 11.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
19 May 2023Location:
New End, Hampstead, north London , England, UK, NW3 1LJMore information:
Transport for London - TfL - Electric scooters Rental electric scooters (e-scooters) are the only way to legally ride an e-scooter on public roads or in other public places within London - and even this is limited to specific boroughs. It is still illegal to use privately-owned e-scooters or other powered transporters on public roads. A new form of transport We want to explore new, environmentally-friendly forms of transport that can be used to reduce road congestion in London - but we need to make sure that any alternatives are safe for both users and non-users alike. The current rental e-scooter trial trial is helping us test the best ways to protect the public. Rental e-scooters have specific safety features installed. For example, they are limited to a speed of 12.5mph and have lights that are always on throughout any rental. Our current trial of rental e-scooters is expected to run to autumn 2023. We are currently running a competitive procurement process for the new phase of London's rental e-scooter trial, and operators will be selected on their ability to meet strict safety requirements and high operating standards. Use electric scooters legally The London e-scooter rental scheme is approved by the Department for Transport (DfT). Privately-owned e-scooters or other powered transporters are not legal to use on public roads. E-scooters and powered transporters may be used on private land with permission from the landowner or occupier but several laws make it illegal and/or spell out the penalties if you're caught riding one on public roads