Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 27
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Subject to the conditions we outline in this Report being met, we believe that the...
Conclusion
Subject to the conditions we outline in this Report being met, we believe that the Department should take swift action to legalise the use of privately owned e-scooters on roads and cycle lanes. We would expect this to take place within the next 18 months. (Paragraph 133) 42 E-scooters: pavement nuisance or transport innovation?
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Department must use the data gathered during the rental trials, in addition to qualitative and quantitative evidence from other countries, to determine which e-scooter design requirements are appropriate and necessary from a safety perspective. This exercise will help inform minimum standard specifications should privately owned e-scooters be legalised for use on UK roads.