Recommendation 26

We note that the usage of privately-owned e-scooters, once legalised, will avoid some of the downsides of rental schemes, such as scooters being left as ‘street clutter’. However, the concerns we highlight in this Report about pavement use, excessive speed, and enforcement remain pressing and will need to be addressed forcefully by the Government in legislation. The current trials present a vital opportunity to test whether measures to curb such behaviours are effective.