Request ID: FOI-0202-2122 Date published: 21 May 2021
You asked
In September 2020 in order to support a ‘green’ restart of local travel and help mitigate reduced public transport capacity, the Department for Transport (DfT) decided to fast track trials of rental e-scooters.
In response to this initiative in November 2020 TfL requested expressions of interest from organisations wishing to participate in the Electric Scooter (E-Scooter) Rental Trial in London. The expression of Interest window closed on 14th of December 2020.
I would like to know:
1. How many organisations responded?
2. Were any were selected to participate?
3. If so, how many?
4. The trading names of the successful organisations.
5. If any of the successful organisations have started leasing or hiring operations?
6. In which Boroughs they operate?
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-0202-2122
Thank you for your request received on 29 April 2021 asking for information about the electric scooter (e-scooter) rental trial.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we hold some of the information you require. You asked:
How many organisations responded?
TfL received 16 tender responses. This information is available on the contract award notice:
Yes, three operators were selected to participate in the trial. This information is also available on the contract award notice .
The trading names of the successful organisations.
If any of the successful organisations have started leasing or hiring operations?
In which Boroughs they operate?
Operators Dott, Lime and TIER have been appointed to take part in the trial. The trial will start in on 7 June in a core group of boroughs, Canary Wharf and the City of London with more areas expected to join the 12-month trial as it progresses. The operators already provide e-scooter rental services in other cities in the UK and around the world.
More information on the trial can be found on our website:
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Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
