Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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"They're a blinking nuisance."
— Fred , Other
"An accident's almost inevitable."
— Martin , Other
"Sometimes it's a bit difficult to take the bus from dot to dot, so for shorter distances, I'll take the scooter."
— Yan Zhang , Other
Key People
A reader in Transport Modelling at Loughborough University.
An elderly pedestrian expressing concerns about e-scooters.
A commuter who uses rental e-scooters regularly.
A shopper worried about the safety of e-scooters.
A university worker who uses e-scooters for shorter distances.
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Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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