Dott, one of the operators of the London trial which launched this week, has surveyed people in the capital to gauge public perception of e-scooters, with 56% of Londoners willing to travel around the city on the zero-emission transport mode.
The micromobility operator also found that the public’s perception and usage of public transport has decreased dramatically as a result of the pandemic.
According to its figures from October 2020, nearly half (42%) of people admitted to have actively avoided public transport due to Covid-19. Surveyed again in May this year, 58% of Brits admitted to travelling on public transport less than ever before. The company said this revealed a demand for innovation that addresses the way people want to move around in a ‘new normal’.
Duncan Robertson, Dott UK general manager, said: “When used well, e-scooters can be an incredibly safe, sustainable and smart way of moving around cities. We’ve seen how inner-city transport in areas of Europe have completely changed once e-scooters are introduced to the city, providing greater accessibility to those who live in it.
“With people looking for more sustainable and flexible modes of public transport, e-scooters are here to stay – and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact they have on how Londoners move around their city.”
Currently, four London boroughs and Canary Wharf have agreed to take part in the trial. Dott added to help Londoners explore their city as the nation comes out of lockdown, it is launching a series of ‘Dott Spots’. Some 30 locations around the Capital, each with a unique QR code to scan, will provide free rides and exclusive discounts.
Dott joins Lime and Tier, who are also running rental e-scooter services in the capital.
