New data shows ‘continued success’ of London’s e-scooter trial

TfL has published new data into London’s e-scooter rental trial, showing ’strong growth in usage’, ‘high safety performance’ and evidence that rental e-scooters ‘can be effectively integrated’ into the capital’s transport network.

The trial has expanded significantly over the last four years, and is currently operated by Lime and Voi. Rental e-scooters are now available across more than 1,600 parking bays in the 11 participating boroughs. 

The latest data covers the period from September 2024 to September 2025 and shows:

• A 54% increase in total trips compared to the previous year, rising from 1.3 million to more than 2 million
• 95% of trips end in designated parking bays, demonstrating high compliance, and that rental e-scooters can be effectively managed to minimise street clutter
• 20% of parking bays located in areas with fewer public transport access options, supporting first and last mile connectivity
• 0.0007% of trips result in a serious injury, with zero fatalities recorded
• A 50% increase in utilisation, with average usage increasing from 1.0 to 1.5 trips per vehicle per day – increasing to 2 during the summer
• 3,000 people signed up to operators’ access schemes, demonstrating uptake among disabled people and those on lower incomes

TfL says these findings highlight how safety has always been at the forefront of the trial, supporting the mayor’s Vision Zero target to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads by 2041. 

All rental vehicles in London need to meet high safety standards, which go beyond national standards, including a speed limit of 12.5mph. Operators have delivered more than 200 safety awareness events since the trial began.

The findings come as TfL launches a tender to select operators for the next phase of the trial. Selecting operators to continue the trial creates further learning opportunities that can help uplift e-scooter safety standards and continue to influence legislation.

Helen Sharp, TfL’s e-scooter trial lead, said: ”London’s e-scooter trial is proving how micromobility can be regulated in a way that works for all and with the latest data showing a 54 per cent increase in trips, it’s encouraging to see even more people enjoying the benefits of the scheme. 

“The next phase of the trial, delivered in partnership with London Councils, participating boroughs and operators, will continue to build on this success and play a crucial role in informing future legislation and policy on this innovative mode of transport.”

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