A new report reveals the UK鈥檚 perceptions of e-scooters and whether trials are working or not.
E-Scooter controversy
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New research carried out by the Compensation Experts has revealed the public鈥檚 attitudes towards e-scooters. The report reveals the rising concern for e-scooters. Namely, nearly half (47%) of Brits doubt the safety of e-scooters. An overwhelming number of respondents (64%) believe that riders should have to take a test before taking an e-scooter.
If you have visited a UK city within the past few months you will have most likely seen people driving e-scooters within pedestrian areas. The controversial form of transport remains illegal for much of the UK and their use in public areas is only permitted as part of a government backed trial in certain areas.
Although the law states that a driving license is needed to participate in a rental scheme, the use of electric scooters, especially by the teen population, has led to many concerns from the public.听A new report听by The Compensation Experts reveals the UK鈥檚 true perception of this new mode of transport.
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Are the e-scooter trials working?
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Many locations across the UK currently have shared e-scooter trials in place, but how do the residents of those areas feel after living with e-scooters for the past few weeks and months?
The report questioned residents in a handful of areas currently trialing e-scooters and asked residents if they felt they were safe or not, the results can be seen below:
| Area | Operator of the trial | When the trial was Launched | How many residents听do not听feel that e-scooters are safe听 |
| Newcastle | Neuron | 16-Feb-21 | 38% |
| Norwich | Beryl | 21-Sep-20 | 43% |
| Birmingham | Voi | 10-Sep-20 | 49% |
| Southampton | Voi | 18-Mar-21 | 51% |
| Bristol | Voi | 29-Oct-20 | 53% |
| Nottingham | Wind | 27-Oct-20 | 53% |
| Liverpool | Voi | 06-Oct-20 | 55% |
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Electric scooter unease: Brits don鈥檛 feel safe
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The average electric scooter can travel at a max speed of between 15-22mph[1]听鈥� a speed high enough to easily cause injury.
The report revealed that 64% of Brits agreed there should be a test before you can ride an e-scooter, alongside 70% who think there should be a speed limit for this new form of transport.
60% of respondents agreed that e-scooters will cause more accidents, whilst 38% of Brits think they will lead to an increase in crime.
While e-scooters rented legally as part of a trial can currently only be used in cycle lanes and roads, fearful Brits do not want this to change. 74% of respondents think e-scooters should stay off pedestrian paths, and over half (55%) said they would not feel safe walking down the high street with e-scooters.
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