Council appoints new e-scooter and e-bike providers in Slough

A new e-scooter and e-bike provider has been appointed by Slough Borough Council (SBC).

Zipp Mobility will be providing e-scooters and e-bikes in the town after signing a contract with the council earlier this month.

The news comes after the previous e-scooter scheme, which was part of wider national trial, finished in November 2022.

A total of 300 e-scooters and 25 e-bikes will be introduced from Tuesday, May 28.

A launch event will be taking place in Slough town centre soon.

Zipp Mobility safety features include e-scooters having a shorter board to discourage dual-riding, parking only available in marked bays, and having indicators and brakes on e-scooters to better communicate with other road users.

Maintaining e-scooters to a high standard is also a priority and there will be regular ‘mystery shopping’ checks.

Savio DeCruz, AD operations, regeneration, housing and environment, said: “I am delighted we have appointed Zipp Mobility to this contract and am excited to see it all launch.

“I look forward to our residents being able to choose more active modes of travel, using the fantastic e-bikes and e-scooters.

“Our residents and commuters enjoyed having access to the e-scooters in our previous scheme.

“I hope they will make use of this new scheme and take part in some more active travel methods.

“For anyone using the e-scooters or e-bikes, we ask that they return them to any designated return points and are respectful and considerate of other residents.”

Damian Young, chief executive at Zipp Mobility, said: “We are thrilled to be awarded this contract in Slough and look forward to working with local teams and users to bring a first class, environmentally friendly, mode of transport to the region.”