A recent survey of 1,380 Stockholm residents found that 57% were negative about electric scooters, up from 50% last year. In addition, Voi calls for the harmonization of rules for electric scooters in sharing schemes and those owned by private interests. The Voi electric scooters will be showcased at a test programme in Cambridge. Residents and visitors to the city… [+] can now rent one of the 50 electric scooters that will be tested for a year. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) In recent letters to the Bristol Post, a resident raised concerns about the potential dangers of electric scooters in the city. Do you agree? Give your opinion here What happens at the end of the process? After an assessment and subject to approval by the Ministry of Transport (DfT) to legalise long-term electric scooter rental schemes, cities have the option to enter into contracts with electric scooter operators. You must be at least 18 to use the electric scooters, and in the UK you must have a provisional or full driving licence. You don`t need a driving licence to access our e-bikes in the UK. Make sure you know the traffic rules in your country before getting on a scooter. How does Voi cooperate with the police? Will the police take action against private electric scooters? Voi worked closely with local police prior to the trials to ensure that appropriate security and enforcement measures were in place. They meet regularly to discuss topics and measures.
The police know the rules of the process and can report dishonest drivers and recommend blocking Voi user accounts. The police are also aware that private electric scooters are illegal in public places and will take appropriate action if a driver at fault is caught. E-scooters should be parked in such a way as not to block traffic or public roads, as this disproportionately affects people with disabilities. Parking in the areas recommended in the Voi app also entitles you to a discount on your ride. Can a driver store a Voi e-scooter in his private apartment? No. Electric scooters are owned by Voi and are part of a public rental system. Where not in use, they must be made available to other members of the public. Misuse of electric scooters can result in fines, bans, or other forms of prosecution. The report collected data on accidents, injuries, collisions and incidents involving e-scooters from 2020 and compared the type of injury risk associated with e-scooter risks compared to other modes of transport. Voi is Europe`s fastest growing micromobility operator, working with European cities to provide efficient and affordable transport solutions, including electric scooters. Voi was founded in 2018 and currently operates in 75 cities in 11 countries. To date, Voi has served 100 million trips and has over 6 million regular users.
It`s Voi`s job to educate drivers about traffic rules using technology and pop-ups. Safety is always the top priority and Voi tackles it through driver training and technology. Voi is the first electric scooter company to offer an online traffic school, Ride Like Voila. Voi works with councils to control the number of scooters on the roads and their locations. Voi can encourage them to park properly, and they employ local ambassadors to educate users on safe driving and parking. Your local teams will work closely with police to ensure scooters do not pose a threat to other street and sidewalk users, especially groups who may feel at high risk. When Voi provides infrastructure (such as parking shelves or charging stations), it complies with relevant government guidelines and recognized standards for street furniture and design in public spaces. In the UK, Voi follows the details of the manual for routes 1 and 2. What is the maximum speed of a Voi e-scooter? Speeds are limited to 15.5 miles per hour according to UK regulations. However, in Northamptonshire, electric scooters are limited to 12.4 miles per hour. It`s worth noting that private electric scooters — whose driving is illegal unless they are on private land or with the express permission of a landowner — can travel at much higher speeds. Voi rollers are easily recognizable by their distinctive coral color.
“Voi” is also emblazoned in white on the wave of the scooter. It should be noted that Voi electric scooters are the only legal scooters that can be used on public roads and squares in Northamptonshire. The use of private electric scooters remains illegal, except on private land with the permission of the landowners. Can a user keep a scooter overnight so they can use it again in the morning? Voi electric scooters are not allowed on private property. If a driver is caught “storing” an electric scooter on private property, they will be fined. It is possible to park an electric scooter near your place of residence, provided that the parking lot is located in the test area and on public land, and pick it up the next morning. However, there is no guarantee that the scooter will stay in place. Other drivers are free to use it. Electric scooters cannot be booked.
She welcomed a recent plan proposed by Deputy Mayor Helldén to hold a bidding process next January, which would likely award concessions to operate electric scooters in the city to a smaller number of operators, which should mean everyone can use more scooters. Electric scooters are classified as motor vehicles, that is, users are subject to the same alcohol restrictions. Not everyone agrees with the Stockholm Plan. Four scooter operators – not including Voi – complained to the Swedish administrative court when Helldén first proposed the idea of reducing the number of scooters in November. They argued that the legal basis for such an approach was fragile. What are the operating hours of the scooters? Scooters can be rented in Northamptonshire between 4am and 11pm. These times were chosen on the basis of discussions between the councils, the police and the VOI. Despite the initial problems, Helldén believes that with the right political regime, electric scooters can have a bright future in Stockholm and other cities. Are the regulations, test areas, pricing structures, etc.
for e-bikes the same as for e-scooters? Yes, all information about usage, regulations, pricing, zoning, etc. also applies to Voi e-bikes. One reader expressed her views on electric scooters, saying they should not be used as a means of transportation in the city. Mary Thomas has written to the Bristol Post to complain about the potential dangers of electric scooters and how she thinks they don`t work well in Bristol City. Read it below. Do all scooters have to be parked in luggage racks? No, Voi uses a free-floating approach for parking in Northamptonshire. Users can park in most areas of the test area, with the exception of areas prohibited for parking and driving, which are clearly marked on the in-app map.
