Impact of e-scooter use

Early day motion 622, tabled 8 November 2021 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House recognises the Government’s e-scooter trial period, due to expire in November 2021; understands the potential benefits of using e-scooters and integrating them into active travel and green transport; recognises that e-scooters are indisputably less polluting than conventional petrol and diesel vehicles; notes the 2018 Dockless Electric Scooter-Related Injuries Study, conducted in Texas, which suggests that excessive e-scooter speed contributed to more than one-third, namely 37%, of injured riders; recognises the impact of pavement clutter which impacts disabled people; and calls on the Government to publish regular reviews of the impacts of e-scooters on safety in cities.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.