AN e-scooter trial has been extended until later in the year.

Bucks Council has extended its Zipp Mobility e-scooter trial covering Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough until November.

It comes after the Department for Transport (DfT) extended the trial nationally to assess take up and impact post-lockdown.

Evidence about safety, benefits, public perception, and wider impact will inform future legalisation in England.

The trial began in Aylesbury and High Wycombe in November 2020 and was expanded to Princes Risborough in May 2021.

To date, there has been more than 120,000 rides in Bucks, with average journey times of 13 minutes.

Trips increase during am and pm peaks – implying use as an alternative way to commute to and from work.

“The decision to extend our e-scooter trial was not taken lightly but made sense when the data on ridership and safety showed the trial’s popularity and success in Bucks,” Cllr Steven Broadbent.

“Our trial has enabled e-scooters to be introduced in a controlled and safe manner and supports our ambition to be a ‘living lab’ for innovation.

“The trial is providing Bucks residents with a convenient and alternative form of transport that is clean and sustainable.”

Charlie Gleeson, founder of Zipp Mobility: “We are very happy to have our e-scooter trial with Buckinghamshire Council extended. Our team has worked very hard to make this service a success and we are constantly adapting our offering to meet the unique needs of Bucks.”

Only Zipp Mobility e-scooters are legal in Bucks.

Privately owned e-scooters can only be used on private land, with permission from the landowner.

Riders cannot use a privately-owned e-scooter on the road, pavement or in a public space. If they do, they risk a large fine, points on their licence and the possibility of their e-scooter being seized.

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