Sadiq Khan has picked three e-scooter operators to roll out a trial in London amid criticism that users could be stranded in boroughs that are refusing to participate in the scheme. Lime, Tier and Dott, the same trio that operate in Paris, are understood to have been selected by the London mayor to conduct a year-long rental trial. Use of private e-scooters on public roads and pavements remains illegal. Last summer the Government pledged to fast track rental schemes to legalise the mode of transport. But Mr Khan, chairman of Transport for London, has struggled to convince borough leaders to participate in his e-scooter trial . The backlash has left the capital lagging the likes of Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol, which already have e-scooter trials up and running. Just 11 of London’s 33 boroughs are signed up to the TfL rental scheme. Three others – Newham, Tower Hamlets and Brent – will be "ride-through" boroughs, meaning that e-scooter users can ride through the areas but will not be able to rent or park in them. Redbridge, Harrow and Barking and Dagenham are "actively considering" participating in the trial but have yet to sign up. Most of south London, from Bexley in the east round… Read full this story
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