Voi bringing hi-tech e-scooters to London
A Voi e-scooter outside Buckingham Palace CREDIT: Voi
London Wednesday 9 July 2023: Voi, which has experience of operating in 18 towns and cities in the UK, is looking forward to bringing its state-of-the-art scooters to London after being selected by Transport for London to take part in the capital’s e-scooter trial.
Voi has a wealth of experience of operating shared e-scooter services in 12 countries across Europe – including some of the UK’s largest and most successful schemes, such as Liverpool.
The company, which was founded in Sweden, will be using its top-of-the-range hi-tech “Voiager 5” or “V5” scooters in London, starting this autumn, with features including tip over detection and pavement riding technology.
The front wheel of the scooters is bigger, with a shock absorption system and deep tyre tread for increased safety and smoother ride on bumpy road surfaces.
Following feedback from riders, the handlebars and dashboard were designed so they are easier to use for people with smaller hands – typically women – with the throttle, brakes and bell easier to reach.
A central integrated phone holder and indicators which switch off automatically after turning so riders don’t have to lower their gaze to deactivate them, are also part of the updated dashboard.
GPS geo-fencing enables Voi to limit speeds in certain areas for safety of both riders and other road/path users.
Voi will work with TfL and London boroughs to ensure parking spots work for everyone using London’s streets and geo-fencing will set out where riders can or can’t park at the end of their rides.
The "V5" is the company’s most sustainable scooter, made from 30% recycled materials with many of the scooters’ components reusable or recyclable. Each scooter has been designed to last five years.
Jack Samler, general manager Voi UK, France and Ireland, said: “We are very excited to have been selected to operate our e-scooters in London. As the operator with the largest fleet of e-scooters across the UK, and with services in 12 countries across Europe, we’re looking forward to continuing our growth by launching in the capital.
"Transport is the biggest source of CO2 emissions in the UK - but our e-scooters are net zero, so as well as being safe, easy-to-use and affordable, they’re helping to combat climate change too.
“We’ll be running the service with our best scooter yet - which will give Londoners a reliable and comfortable ride.”
In the run-up to Voi e-scooters becoming available in London, people can easily set up a Voi account by downloading the app and following the instructions.
They can also find out how to ride e-scooters by taking part in one of Voi's free monthly e-scooter safety webinars - find more details and sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/uk-forthcoming-events-200259.
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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 11 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.
