Wandsworth Joins London E-Scooter Trial With 170 New Bays

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Wandsworth becomes London's 11th borough to embrace e-scooter rentals, adding 170 new parking spots across South London.

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Five million trips logged since June 2021 - but the safety statistics reveal something unexpected about rental vs private scooters.

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Serious injuries happened in just 0.0004% of rides with zero deaths recorded - rental scooters prove safer than anticipated.

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Rental e-scooters must have larger wheels, working lights, and speed caps at 12.5 mph - private scooters lack these safety features.

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Average trip lasts 11 minutes covering 1.9 kilometers - filling the gap between walking and public transport perfectly.

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Seven percent of e-scooter trips replace car journeys, while 94% of riders park in designated bays correctly.

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Repeat riders jumped 27% as Londoners make e-scooters part of their daily commute routine.

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The trial now spans 300 square kilometers with 1,300 parking bays across 11 London boroughs.

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Will Norman confirms rental e-scooters boost sustainable transport while revealing "significant safety differences" from private ones.

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Trial runs until September 2025 with strict rules: riders must be 18+ with valid UK driving licenses.

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From Camden to Westminster, connected e-scooter zones let riders travel seamlessly between London boroughs.

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Jenny Yates promises close monitoring and resident feedback will determine if e-scooters become permanent fixtures in London transport.

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