Over 5 million trips have been taken since its launch in 2021 covering more than 10 million kilometres.
Wandsworth is the 11th borough to sign up.
New analysis published shows that there has been significantly less injuries for trial e-scooters than private illegal e-scooters.
If caught riding a private e-scooter on public roads, you could be liable for a fixed penalty of £300 or six points on your licence.
Will Norman, London’s Walking & Cycling Commissioner, said: “The data clearly shows that the rental e-scooter trial has helped to boost sustainable and active travel transport in our city, with over five million journeys made since it launched, and it has also laid bare the significant difference in safety between private and rental scooters. It’s really pleasing Wandsworth Council have become the latest borough to join the trial as we continue to build a greener, safer and more accessible city for everyone.”
Helen Sharp, TfL’s e-scooter trial lead, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the latest results of the London rental trial as it expands to cover new areas in Wandsworth. With more than 5 million trips already made on rental e-scooters in London, we look forward to seeing even more people have access to this innovative form of sustainable transport. We continue to put safety at the heart of the trial and regularly review trial performance to ensure that the scheme works for both users and non-users of the service. Working closely with operators and people across London, we will continue to build on what we’ve learnt to date, to ensure that everyone benefits from using rental e-scooters across the capital.”
Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport at Wandsworth Council said: “We want to support people in Wandsworth to make more sustainable travel choices if they can, and this e-scooter trial will allow us to see if rental e-scooters can offer a safe and convenient alternative to car journeys. We’ll be monitoring the trial closely and listening to residents’ feedback to make sure it works for everyone in the borough.”
Kaan Tas, Lime General Manager for UK and Ireland, said: “We’re proud of the work we’ve done alongside TfL and London Councils to make shared and sustainable transport more accessible to Londoners through the e-scooter trial. Increased demand and trip numbers demonstrate the desire that millions of Londoners have to travel conveniently, affordably and emission-free using shared micromobility options. We expect to see record usage this summer, so this expansion could not come at a better time.
“We’re excited for riders in Wandsworth to gain access to Lime e-scooters alongside our e-bikes, providing a further sustainable transport option in the borough. The key to delivering a successful scheme is ensuring adequate parking so we are really pleased to be working closely with TfL and Wandsworth Council on the roll out of dedicated parking spaces to ensure riders always have somewhere to park safely and considerately, keeping pace with soaring demand for shared micromobility options. ”
James Bolton, Voi’s UK General Manager said: “As one of London’s biggest boroughs, with its close-knit community and vibrant high streets, Voi is thrilled to launch our e-scooters in Wandsworth, offering more Londoners a safe, green and affordable way to move around the Capital. Our e-scooters will connect more residents to jobs, education, the Tube and trains, and everything London has to offer.
“We’re 100 per cent committed to running a responsible pilot that keeps pavements clear. Safety is Voi’s top priority – we’re committed to rider training, high-quality vehicles, and working with the community to create a scheme that works for everyone”.
