E-scooters are 'well received' by users say Northampton Police

South Africa News News

E-scooters are 'well received' by users say Northampton Police
South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines
  • 📰 BBCNorthampton
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 31 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 68%

Northampton: E-scooters are 'well received' by users, say police

North Northamptonshire CouncilNorth Northamptonshire Council said about a third of people use an e-scooter for their daily commuteA police force said an e-scooter rental scheme has been "well-received" although it has a system to report inappropriate use to the rental company.

The e-scooters were launched in Northampton in September 2020 and in the North Northamptonshire area in March 2021.Matt O’Connell, from Northamptonshire Police, said the force had regular meetings with Voi to "identify any issues that need addressing". Mr McConnell, the Safer Roads Team manager at the force, said it had "been able to create a reporting mechanism which allows us to notify [Voi] of any riders we stop for inappropriate riding".The e-scooter rental scheme in Northampton launched in September 2020Some campaigners have said e-scooters pose a risk to those with disabilities,

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

BBCNorthampton /  🏆 32. in UK

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Met Office warning as Northamptonshire braced for icy and snowy weatherMet Office warning as Northamptonshire braced for icy and snowy weatherTemperatures could reach as low as -3C in some areas of the county in the early hours of Wednesday (March 8) morning
Read more »

Bridge work to start for Midland Main Line electrification schemeBridge work to start for Midland Main Line electrification schemeThe work means demolishing or having track lowered at bridges in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
Read more »

Puntastic new names chosen for Northants grittersPuntastic new names chosen for Northants grittersThey were named by the people of North Northamptonshire
Read more »

BBC One globe hopes to make revamped Northampton Balloon FestivalBBC One globe hopes to make revamped Northampton Balloon FestivalNorthampton Balloon Festival is returning for the first time in four years.
Read more »

Northampton Sailing Club fears for future due to lease changeNorthampton Sailing Club fears for future due to lease changeAnglian Water says it is working with the club over access to a stretch of the shore it uses.
Read more »

Northampton radio station not 'ethnic enough' hit with Ofcom complaintsNorthampton radio station not 'ethnic enough' hit with Ofcom complaintsEmbrace Radio is required to deliver 'key commitments' in its broadcasts aimed at ethnic minorities
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-06 06:42:24