The future of e-scooters in the UK has become a highly debated issue, especially following recent decisions by major cities to ban app-rented models. Madrid recently joined Paris and Melbourne in outlawing rental e-scooters, raising the question of whether the UK could be next. Electric scooters have become a common sight in UK cities, with trial schemes in places like Newcastle, where the trial has been extended until 2026. These trials aim to assess the potential of e-scooters to reduce traffic congestion and lower emissions. However, mounting safety concerns and public dissatisfaction have …
