Councillors support new E-Scooter trial in Yeovil

27 October 2020 | Your Area South

Micro-mobility operator Zwings, has partnered with South Somerset District Council to launch a fleet of e-scooters as part of the Department for Transport official e-scooter trials initiative. The scheme is fully funded by Zwings.

SSDC Portfolio Holder for Environment Cllr Sarah Dyke joined Cllr Adam Dance and Yeovil Mayor Cllr David Recardo to try them out. Why not give them a go too?

Please scoot responsibly.

Zwings recognises that whilst the e-scooter trial in South Somerset has proven to be in high demand they remain eager to clamp down on misuse in order to enhance safety for both riders and the wider community.

Click here to report misuse via a dedicated URL. This form allows Zwings to receive a clearer description of reported incidents so that their team can take the appropriate mitigation action, via our 2 strike policy e.g. assertive education, fines, account suspensions and reports to police.
Click here to view our "Frequently asked questions" for the South Somerset's e-scooter trial

Zwings are continuing to introduce and develop initiatives and technologies to enhance safety in order to further the success of the trial on behalf of the South Somerset community. They welcome you to learn more about the rules and benefits of e-scooting via their website.

They are offering a special discount for our local community to enjoy 15 minutes of FREE e-scooting to help new and existing riders enjoy their sustainable transport service for trips across town. Use: southsomerset15 in the Zwings app.