Hereford Voice Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Hereford Voice understands that the new 'e-Bikes' will be coming to Hereford in the near future, would you also like to see the e-Scooters across the city? The new e-Scooters are already being trialled across the UK and have been well received by the pubic. In a news brief the company wrote; Since the very beginning of our company, we've focused everything we do on getting more people in cities on bikes. Today, we're really excited to be bringing the Beryl e-Scooter to the streets, and opening up another micromobility option to even more people. A new option in Beryl Bays Our network of Beryl Bays across our operating areas make it easy for riders to find bikes and e-bikes, while keeping pavements clear of clutter. Now, there'll be another option available in the bays - the Beryl e-Scooter, which uses the same geo-fencing technology as our bikes and e-bikes. Going for a longer trip with lots to carry? An e-bike might be the choice for you. Need to get somewhere quickly without breaking a sweat? Choose an e-scooter. Fancy an active journey around town? The classic Beryl pedal bike is there for you. New ways to get around With the COVID-19 pandemic restricting capacity on public transport such as buses, national and local governments have been working hard to find new ways to help people get around cities without getting in a car. Beryl e-Scooters are being launched as part of a trial run by the Department for Transport, to understand how they can safely and efficiently add to existing transport networks. We're excited to learn how our riders use scooters to get around, and to develop the scheme in partnership with local authorities to make sure there are bays located where they're most needed. We'll also be working closely with partners in the local community to educate users on how to safely and responsibly use scooters. Our operations team will be on hand to make sure scooters have batteries charged and ready to go, and to respond to reports from the community when scooters need to be moved or rebalanced to another location. Designed for a nice ride Since the beginning of Beryl (when we were still a small bike lights company called Blaze!) we've cared about good technology and good design. Our Beryl Bike has won many fans for being a quick and nimble ride, suitable for all type of riders. We wanted our e-scooter to be the same - a comfortable option to encourage everyone to choose micro-mobility over a car journey. Our e-scooter has 12" front wheels and front suspension forks for a comfortable and stable ride. An extra wide standing board makes it easy to ride and the "always on" lights keep you visible whatever the time of day or the weather. A truly multi-modal city Today, we launch Beryl e-Scooters in Norwich. They'll join Beryl Bikes and Beryl e-Bikes that have already been warmly adopted by residents, students and visitors alike to get around. All three will be available to hire from the same app and account, making it easy and convenient to choose the best option for your trip. We're looking forward to seeing the Beryl e-Scooter land in more cities throughout the UK and beyond - stay tuned for our next launch! Phtoto | Beryl e-Scooters are parked in marked Beryl Bays and parklets, keeping pavements tidy for everyone Photo | New Beryl e-Bike #herefordvoice #herefordnews #hereford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Both E bikes & Scooters are a great idea but the Scooters must have a min age to use in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megilleland Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Useful information here: E-scooter use in Dorset: Police will act on illegal use THE use of specific rental e-scooters became legal in Bournemouth and Poole through a Government-approved trial last month - but people might not be aware of all the laws. Only the e-scooters available for hire from Beryl are permitted on public roads, with privately-owned e-scooters still not permitted. Beryl has launched the scheme with a fleet of 50 e-scooters and there is potential for this to be increased subject to demand once lockdown eases. The hire offering could also spread into Christchurch, the company has said. Here is a breakdown of the trial, who can use the e-scooters and what police have said about them. About the Bournemouth and Poole trial BCP Council and Beryl’s partnership led to the trial being launched on January 25, 2021 and it is due to run until November of this year. It has been fast tracked as a direct response to the Covid-19 pandemic to allow residents another form of socially-distanced travel for essential journeys. Beryl’s e-scooters operate alongside the firm’s bike-share scheme, allowing riders to hire and drop off from Beryl Bays that have been implemented in consultation with BCP Council and other local stakeholders. Similar Department for Transport trials are taking place elsewhere in the UK, including cities such as Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Nottingham and Bristol. Who can use them and where? During the trial period, e-scooter riders must be over 16 years old and they are required to provide a valid UK driving licence to participate. A hire agreement with Beryl provides the user with vehicle insurance. At launch, the Beryl e-scooter service is permitted for use across Bournemouth and Poole. An electric scooter is classified as a motor vehicle and therefore the rider is subject to the same requirements as they would be if driving a car. They can be ridden on all existing public roads in Bournemouth and Poole as well as on the expanding network of signed cycle lanes and cycle/shared-use facilities. They cannot be used on pedestrian pavements. What about private e-scooters? Only the e-scooters hired under the Beryl scheme can be used on public roads and cycle lanes in Bournemouth and Poole. It is still illegal for privately owned e-scooters to be ridden on public land. It is illegal to use privately owned e-scooters on pavements, cycle lanes, beach promenades, bridleways or any other publicly accessible land such as a park or car park. People are only legally permitted to ride non-trial scheme e-scooters on private property. What have police said? Dorset Police said it has been working with BCP Council and provider Beryl to ensure the launch of the trial e-scooter scheme is safe for both scooter users and the public. Police Sergeant Rhys Griffiths said: “All details have been released about how and where Beryl scooters can be used. “We would like to remind the public that all rules still apply for non-scheme e-scooters. “It is illegal to ride them on any public land, they are classified as ‘powered transporters’.” On enforcement action against private e-scooters, a Dorset Police spokesman said: “If officers have occasion to see and stop someone riding a non-scheme scooter on public land then it’s likely the rider will be issued with a warning: they will be told categorically that they are not to use their e-scooter again unless on private property. “Should they be stopped for a second time, after advice has been given, the e-scooter will be seized under police powers and, under the law, cannot be returned.” Can people be prosecuted for drink and drug driving on an e-scooter? Government guidance says that people should not ride an e-scooter while drunk or otherwise intoxicated, warning that they may be prosecuted under drink or drug driving laws as careless and dangerous driving offences also apply to users of e-scooters. Earlier this year a woman was convicted of drink driving while on an e-scooter on the Isle of Wight. What about the current lockdown? A Dorset Police spokesman said: “To keep people safe and reduce the risk of spread of COVID 19, we encourage people to only make journeys where absolutely necessary. “The guidance from Government is clear: stay local to your communities and only travel from your home for short distances if you have a reasonable excuse, such as to travel to work or for education, for essential shopping.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Quite a lot of Cities around the word have allowed the use of e- scooters with varying restrictions with most only allowing them to be used on roads and cycle lanes,with a min age and wearing of a helmet.Some require registration and even insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 7 hours ago, ragwert said: Quite a lot of Cities around the word have allowed the use of e- scooters with varying restrictions with most only allowing them to be used on roads and cycle lanes,with a min age and wearing of a helmet.Some require registration and even insurance. We had great fun on them in both Poland and Miami, where you seem to be able to ride them on the pavements and roads, loads of people using them with no problems, they are very popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.likhachova Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 I like that now we’re starting to think about the safety of not only drivers, but also pedestrians. I think that in the future such rules will become the norm for everyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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