![]() ![]() Users need to hold a driving licence, so medical fitness to operate the scooters has been established to same level as if you were to drive a car How old do I have to be? They cannot weigh more than 35kg and are restricted to less than 15mph. They need to have two brakes, inflatable tyres, lights and a horn/bell. This means they have been approved in a similar way to any other road vehicles. ![]() The scooters have passed safety tests stipulated by the Department of Transport before being licenced. Studies have shown that wearing helmets on cycles can reduce injury, the same is likely to be true on scooters. The wearing of helmets is not compulsory, but it is advisable to wear one – even on short journeys. There is a fee to use the scooters and this varies across the operators. These can be downloaded for free from the usual places.īefore using the scooter, watch the short instructional video and review guide which will take you through the basic operations and show how and where you can use the scooters, where to park and finish your ride. The scooters will be available to book via a phone app. To find out more about when, where and how you can ride read the FAQ’s below. The E-scooters can be booked through the three operator apps, downloaded in the usual way through Apple and Google Play. The Milton Keynes trial of E-scooters will last up to 12 months and with no more than 900 scooters deployed during the trial. Milton Keynes Council has wheeled out a trial of E-scooters as part of an innovative national scheme, working with Lime, Spin and Ginger. ![]()
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