NSW will begin trialling electric scooter rentals this month, but Sydneysiders won’t be able to ride them in the CBD after the City of Sydney council decided not to participate in the state government scheme.
Councillor Shauna Jarrett, whose motion to join the trial was turned down at the council’s most recent meeting in June, said the decision flew in the face of the city’s progressive green credentials.“The lord mayor says we are a world-leading city, we’re connected, we’re green, and yet says no to carrying out a trial to see how successful or otherwise e-scooters could be,” she said.The NSW government is yet to announce which local government areas will be involved in the trial.
“In my opinion, as a council, you really want to be at the forefront so you can set regulation if you need to, rather than playing catch up.”
angusthomson_ RobStokesMP brain fart …you only have to look at the intelligent cities overseas banning these dangerous scooters as there’s no dedicated infrastructure. This is typical Dom_Perrottet and a NSW Liberal govt cheap second rate attempt to look innovative and green
angusthomson_ having dedicated scooter paths is the only way this would work.......with scooter police
angusthomson_ my fiance' has just returned from Berlin and she had an absolute blast exploring the city on an Escooter. Catch up Sydney!
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angusthomson_ Just spent the weekend Canberra-they are everywhere and people seem to be having a blast riding them.
angusthomson_ And just below this in my stream.
angusthomson_ Electric scooters are great. It’s just that most people on them behave like prize drongos.
angusthomson_ Safety issues. Wait until they hear about cars in the CBD