Council extends e-scooter scheme

By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter

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E-scooters will continue to be a feature on Southampton’s roads for at least another 18 months following an extension by Southampton City Council.

The decision came during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Oct 19).

Cllr Eamonn Keogh, cabinet member for transport, and district regeneration, said: “It supports our local plan. Our local plan is about creating innovation.

“They add to our local transport goals.”

There are currently 1,250 Voi e-scooters in the city – and are still the only e-scooters that are legal on Southampton’s roads.

The scheme will now run until May 31, 2024.


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