Policy paper
Rental e-scooter trials
Regulatory and policy background to the trials of electric scooters in England.
Applies to England
Documents
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The Department for Transport (DfT) made regulations allowing trials of rental e-scooters in July 2020.
This document explains the historic timelines and legal changes made to enable the trials.
Read separate guidance for local authorities and rental operators on running an e-scooter trial.
Updates to this page
Published 21 July 2025