E-scooter rules in London eased to ‘improve rider experience’

The e-scooters are available to rent as part of an ongoing national trial, overseen in London by TfL.

They are still banned from passing through large sections of the city centre, including the Royal Parks, the South Bank and the area around St Paul’s Cathedral.

Helen Sharp, TfL’s e-scooter trial lead, said safety was at “the core of our e-scooter trial with London having high safety standards”.

“Recently, working with participating boroughs and operators, we have reduced the number of go slow and no go areas across the trial area, to improve the experience for riders without impacting those not using the service,” she said.