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Wednesday 22nd December 2021 SH (Editor)

Official e-scooter trial extended until March

A trial of rental e-scooters across the West of England has been extended into 2022. Voi Technology Ltd, which operates the rental scheme, says almost 2.5 million e-scooter rides have been taken across Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire – making the service “one of the most well-used in Europe”.

Wednesday 29th September 2021 SH (Editor)

Parking bays & racks introduced for e-scooters

Responding to criticism from local councillors about e-scooters being parked inconsiderately, Voi, the operator of the e-scooter trial scheme in the West of England, has begun implementing so-called ‘parking infrastructure’ in Filton, Patchway, Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford.

Photo of Voi e-scooters blocking a path.

Monday 26th July 2021 SH (Editor)

E-scooter trial issues thrashed out in four-way stakeholder meeting

The coral/orange-coloured rental e-scooters that first appeared on the streets of the Stokes in February have certainly divided opinion, with one commentator likening them to Marmite – “You either love them or hate them”. A meeting has recently been held to thrash out issues reported during the first few months of the trial.

Tuesday 27th April 2021 SH (Editor)

Roll-out of e-scooter trial in the Stokes sparks confusion and controversy

Residents of the Stokes are now able to hire ‘hop-on, hop-off’ e-scooters after a trial scheme was expanded to cover Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford and Filton. However, the scheme has not met with universal approval. This article examines the issues and includes responses received from Voi Technology and the police.

Photo of rental scheme e-scooters parked at a MetroBus stop.

Sunday 14th February 2021 SH (Editor)

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ e-scooter hire scheme arrives in the Stokes

Residents of the Stokes are now able to hire ‘hop-on, hop-off’ e-scooters after a trial scheme established in Bristol city centre in October 2020 was expanded to cover Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford. Clusters of coral-coloured e-scooters have appeared at MetroBus stops and other key locations in the area.