E-scooter trial comes to Wandsworth

The trial is being run by TfL, Lime, and Voi with our permission, and makes use of 170 dedicated e-scooter parking bays across Wandsworth. E-scooters will be available for rent in Wandsworth from these dedicated bays only - all trips must start and end in a dedicated bay, unlike e-bikes, which can be parked more flexibly. Users must also hold a valid driving license in order to rent an e-scooter, and both Voi and Lime are offering free helmets to anyone who requests one.

Helmets will be available to collect from Wandsworth Town Hall. Claim your free helmet by emailing Transportation@wandsworth.gov.uk 

This scheme is the only legal way to ride an e-scooter on public roads in the borough. Private e-scooters remain illegal to use on roads, pavements, and cycle lanes. 

Supporting greener travel 

We’re committed to making it easier for people to safely travel around Wandsworth in cleaner, greener ways. This trial forms part of our wider efforts to reduce reliance on cars for short trips, helping to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality. Encouraging micromobility options like cycle hire and e-scooters supports our goal of becoming a net-zero borough by 2043. 

We are investing in better walking and cycling routes, improved public transport links, and safer streets so that residents have real alternatives to car travel. If this trial proves to be a safe and effective option, it could help more people make sustainable transport choices. 

Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: "We want to support people in Wandsworth to make more sustainable travel choices if they can, and this e-scooter trial will allow us to see if rental e-scooters can offer a safe and convenient alternative to car journeys. We’ll be monitoring the trial closely and listening to residents’ feedback to make sure it works for everyone in the borough." 

James Bolton, Voi’s UK General Manager said: “We're 100% committed to running a responsible pilot that keeps pavements clear. Safety is Voi’s top priority - we’re committed to rider training, high-quality vehicles, and working with the community to create a scheme that works for all”. 

Safety comes first 

Throughout the trial, there has been a constant focus on safety, supporting the Mayor's Vision Zero target to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London's roads. Operators were selected based on their ability to meet strict safety requirements and high operating standards, and TfL has also taken steps to ensure the safety of anyone riding rental e-scooters and other members of the public. All rental vehicles in London need to meet high safety standards, which go beyond the national standards, including a speed limit of 12.5mph, larger wheels and lights that are always on. 

Tell Us What You Think 

We want to ensure this trial works for both users and non-users of the service. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about the trial, you can email Transportation@wandsworth.gov.uk and we will forward your views to the operators. 

If you see a poorly parked e-scooter and you’d like it to be removed, you should contact Lime and Voi directly. 

Voi: 

Telephone: 0808 501 5724 

Email: support@voi.com 

Online: https://report.voi.com  

Lime: 

Telephone: 0800 808 5223  

Email: support@li.me  

For more details on the wider trial, visit TfL’s e-scooter trial page.