Voi offers people in Southampton free e-scooter safe riding skills lessons

Voi e-scooter. Credit: Voi

E-scooter rental company Voi, is inviting people to take part in a free safe riding skills session in Southampton.

The in-person 20-minute e-scooter safety sessions are free and will take place on Saturday 25 May at Guildhall Square between 10 am and 2pm.

People taking part in an in-person session, run by Pedal Power Training, can learn more about Voi e-scooters, ask questions and develop their riding skills in a safe traffic-free environment.

Participants get a day pass worth £10, so they can ride for free throughout the session, and have free riding time to practice riding safely afterwards. They also get a free helmet, worth £35.

Book a place here.

James Bolton, General Manager, Voi UK, said: “Safety is our top priority. I’d recommend anyone who rides or wants to ride our e-scooters to take part in one of our safety events to build their confidence.

“Everyone who signs up to Voi has to complete a short in app safety briefing before they can start their first ride. We also have free online training and regularly send out safety tips to our riders.

“Using an e-scooter is a great way to get around without causing congestion or pollution. They’re easy-to-use, affordable, reliable and sustainable.”

Pedal Power Training has long been committed to empowering people with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate roads safely. Through engaging and interactive sessions, they have successfully equipped countless individuals with the confidence to cycle responsibly. Now, with the rise of e-scooters as a popular mode of urban transportation, Pedal Power Training recognises the importance of extending their educational efforts to include this emerging technology.

Partnering with Voi allows Pedal Power Training to leverage their experience and resources to promote safe e-scooter usage. By combining their established curriculum with insights from Voi's expertise in e-scooter operations, Pedal Power Training aims to equip riders with the necessary skills to navigate urban environments safely and responsibly.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Voi in promoting e-scooter safety," said Donna, Director at Pedal Power Training. "Our mission has always been to make roads safer for everyone, and extending our efforts to include e-scooters aligns perfectly with that goal. Together with Voi, we are excited to empower riders with the knowledge and skills they need to enjoy e-scooters safely."

Voi is also hosting a number of online ‘Ride Safe’ webinars which cover key aspects of safely riding a Voi e-scooter or e-bike, from how to start a ride, traffic rules, road riding etiquette, and how to park without causing an obstruction for pedestrians.

Live webinars run monthly until 12 December 2024 and can be booked here and anyone completing one of them will get 30 minutes of free riding credits.

To ride a Voi e-scooter, download the Voi app, upload a copy of your full or provisional driving licence, take a selfie and complete the online safety driving school. Use the app to find the nearest vehicle, scan a QR code to unlock and ride. Voi advises riders to wear helmets. All riders must be aged 18 or over.

The safety webinars are run by the UK’s leading road safety education and training company, TTC, which has over 29 years of experience, educating more than 500,000 road users every year

For further information, please contact: 

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

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.