E-Scooters @ LJMU

The LAW

The only E-Scooters that can be used on public roads are those rented as part of government-backed trials.

Liverpool City Council Pilot Scheme

400 hundred E-Scooters are available to hire in the city center and surrounding areas including Toxteth, Dingle, and Kensington, as well as key transport hubs and hospitals.

The year-long pilot scheme that started in October 2020 is a joint initiative of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Liverpool City Council, and E-Scooter company VOI.

How do I hire an E-Scooter?

Information about hiring an E-Scooter is available on www.voiscooters.com where you can also download the 'VOI Scooters: Get Magic Wheels' app. You can also call VOI on 0800 3768179 or email support@voiapp.io for support.

• E-Scooters cost £1 to unlock, plus £0.20 per minute - unlimited daily and monthly passes will also be available

• users must have at least a provisional driving licence to hire an E-Scooter - it is against the law to ride an E-Scooter on a pavement

• you can hire one at city centre hospitals including the Royal Liverpool and Women’s Hospitals - with 75% discount available to NHS staff

• users are encouraged to use hand sanitiser and wear gloves

Personal E-Scooters

If you own an E-Scooter, you can only use it on private land with the landowners' permission. They are not allowed on public roads, cycle lanes, or pavements this also includes council-owned parks.

If you use an E-Scooter illegally:

• you could face a fine

• you could get penalty points on your licence

• the E-Scooter could be impounded

E-Scooters & LJMU

The Branch has been in discussion with the Universities Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Department and a decision on their use and storage within LJMU will be communicated shortly.

UNISON@LJMU would like to thank the members of the SHE Department for working with the branch on this topic.