Lime Scooters will remain in Salford until May 2024 due to increased popularity in the area.
Salford City Council confirmed the news after new data suggests that 67% of users choose the shared e-scooter scheme over other modes of transport (excluding walking).
The trial originally commenced in October 2020 around the university, but increased usage has seen it extended towards Salford Royal Hospital and MediaCity.
The extension follows the launch of the University of Salford’s Healthy Active Cities research, studying e-scooter use in the Greater Manchester area. According to the research, 68% of respondents believe that there should be an e-scooter hire scheme across Greater Manchester, and 59% believe the scheme will make the area a more attractive place to live.
Hal Stevenson, Senior Public Affairs Manager for Lime UKI said: “We’ve really enjoyed working with Salford City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester. Residents have truly embraced e-scooters into their daily lives and this is a step in the direction as we look to take more cars off roads.
“E-scooters are becoming an integral part of Greater Manchester’s sustainable transport infrastructure more broadly too. As public confidence in the scheme continues to grow , we’re looking forward to continuing to develop Lime’s presence in the community.”
Nicola Kane, Head of Strategic Planning, Research and Innovation at Transport for Greater Manchester followed:“The trial has provided an opportunity for Greater Manchester to be at the forefront of transport innovation, providing insights into how shared e-scooters can contribute to the Bee Network vision and help achieve our strategic goals set out in the 2040 Transport Strategy.
“This report provides us with a detailed evidence base to help evaluate the future role of shared e-scooters in Greater Manchester.”
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