Focus of work
Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become increasingly popular in recent years, and can be a great and green alternative to car travel. However, there are concerns about the safety of this mode of transport, with figures showing that incidents involving e-scooters are increasing in London.
To address this problem, Unique Talent ran a program of public education and rider classes across four London boroughs to help underrepresented communities access e-scooters and ride safely.
Impact
Key achievements:
- Reached over 700 people through workshops
- Created a video to share safety tips with riders
- Developed a website and online resource and information centre for e-scooter riders
- Launched an exciting research project with the University of Dundee – Transport for London has agreed to discuss trialling the findings
- Advised the Department for Transport on the drafting of e-scooter legislation
- Took part in a panel during the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Conference
- Featured on BBC News and London News Online.