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Northern Ireland Urged to Trial Shared E-Scooter Scheme for Sustainable Transport
27 Oct
Summary
- Northern Ireland at risk of falling behind UK in sustainable transport
- Shared e-scooter, bike, and e-bike schemes can reduce car dependency
- Charity calls for action to support shared micromobility initiatives
As Northern Ireland prepares a new Transport Strategy for 2035, a national charity is calling for urgent action to unlock the potential of shared mobility schemes in the region. Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has warned that Northern Ireland is at risk of falling behind the rest of the UK in embracing sustainable transport options.
The charity says shared e-scooter and e-bike initiatives have been transformative elsewhere, helping to reduce emissions, ease traffic congestion, and provide people with more eco-friendly travel alternatives. With over 60 million trips taken through shared e-scooter schemes in England by March 2025, CoMoUK is urging the Department for Infrastructure to support the launch of similar trials in Northern Ireland.
The charity has also highlighted the role of mobility hubs in promoting sustainable travel, suggesting a network of these hubs could "reclaim space for sustainable and equitable modes (of transport), thereby reducing the dominance of the private car." CoMoUK stands ready to assist the government and local authorities in developing and evaluating shared micromobility schemes in Northern Ireland.
