Changes to Voi e-scooter operations during the London Marathon

Above: E-scooter rider in London Credit: Voi

Rental e-scooter company, Voi, is advising riders to plan their journeys in London on Sunday 21 April 2024 as there will be changes due to the London Marathon.

E-scooters are a sustainable and convenient way to access the city, helping to reduce traffic and congestion.

However, their use will be temporarily restricted inside the 26.2 mile route of the London Marathon, from 2am until 7pm on 21 April to prepare for the event and the thousands of spectators who are expected to line the streets. 

As a result some e-scooter parking areas will also be temporarily unavailable.

Users can find all the details in the Voi app.

James Bolton, General Manager, Voi UK, said: “We are pleased to work with TfL and the London Marathon organisers to help ensure the safe operation of the event for all participants and spectators. 

“As a result, there will be changes to our usual operating area and we advise riders to check the app for details so that everyone can enjoy the London Marathon safely.

“Good luck to all the runners taking part!”

Voi closely monitors its operations and irresponsible or unsafe use is enforced with user bans. Incidents of bad riding practices are well managed and just 0.02% of total Voi account holders (UK-wide) have been blocked.

Unsafe riding or inappropriate use of Voi e-scooters can be reported to report.voi.com via the Voi app or website.

For further information, please contact: 

Juliette Maxam, Senior PR manager, Voi UK, Ireland and France

juliette.maxam@voiapp.io

About Voi 

Founded in 2018, Voi is a Swedish micromobility company offering e-scooter and e-bike sharing in partnership with towns, cities and local communities. We believe e-scooters can play a central role in changing how people move in our towns and cities in the future. We want to ensure that the micromobility transformation happens the right way - through real innovative technology, open and transparent dialogue with towns, cities and governments and by adapting our products to local needs. Voi’s holistic Environmental Action Plan tackles emissions and promotes renewable energy use and circularity along its supply chain. 

Voi operates in over 100 towns and cities across 12 countries. It is headquartered in Stockholm and employs 1,000 people. To date, Voi boasts more than seven million riders and has served more than 150+ million rides.