E-scooters now cover a third of London as new borough joins trial
Briefly

The e-scooter trial in London has expanded to include Wandsworth, marking its 11th borough participation and increasing the total area to 300 km with 1,300 parking bays. Data shows that since 2021, there have been five million journeys on the scooters, indicating their popularity for short distances, as evidenced by an average trip length of just 1.9 km. The council emphasizes sustainable travel choices and intends to monitor the trial closely for safety and community feedback.
The addition of Wandsworth to the e-scooter trial expands it to 300 km with 1,300 bays, facilitating sustainable travel options across the borough.
Data shows riders made 140,000 trips between March 10 and April 6, averaging 1.9 km per journey, indicating popularity for short neighborhood hops.
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