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E-Scooter Firm Pours £3m Into Safety Overhaul
12 Jun
Summary
- E-scooter company Voi investing £3m over two years for safety improvements.
- Investment targets expanded patrols, better parking, and anti-social riding measures.
- Northamptonshire Police seized 166 illegal e-scooters in 2025-26.
An e-scooter rental company, Voi, has committed £3 million to significantly improve safety, parking, and enforcement measures across Northamptonshire over the next two years. This investment follows concerns raised by local councillors, residents, and the police regarding e-scooter usage.
The funding will support expanded street patrols to address issues like pavement riding and irresponsible parking. Voi plans to implement stricter enforcement against repeat offenders, including potential account suspensions. Measures will also be introduced to prevent underage riding, such as enhanced identity checks.
Additional safety enhancements include reviewing no-ride zones, expanding slow-speed areas in high-risk locations, and deploying technology to detect pavement riding. New parking bays will be established in key areas, and incentive schemes will encourage proper parking. These actions come as Northamptonshire Police reported seizing 166 illegal e-scooters in 2025-26, an increase from previous years.
