Voi re-launches online e-scooter and e-bike safety training
Above: E-scooter in Cambridge. Credit: Voi
Micromobility operator, Voi, has launched a new, free online traffic school - RideSafe Academy - to help people use e-scooters and e-bikes safely.
The all-new RideSafe Academy provides a series of online micro courses that teach essential knowledge and helpful tips on local e-scooter and e-bike traffic rules and rider safety – all in a fun and engaging way.
Riders are rewarded with a free ride as an incentive to take the free online training.
Building upon the success of Voi’s previous traffic school RideLikeVoila, the world’s first e-scooter traffic school that Voi launched in 2019, RideSafe Academy offers a new, improved comprehensive safety education platform that equips riders with essential knowledge and practical tips to ride e-scooters and e-bikes safely and confidently.
It is designed to be an accessible and engaging platform for riders of all levels of experience. It offers courses that cover a range of topics related to e-scooter and e-bike safety, local traffic rules, and responsible parking practices.
RideSafe Academy is also freely available to anyone interested in improving their riding skills or simply learning more about local traffic laws, whether or not they are a Voi rider. This means that more people can benefit from the knowledge and resources provided, contributing to a safer traffic environment for all.
James Bolton, Voi general manager UK, said: “By offering a free and accessible platform to learn about e-scooter and e-bike safety and traffic rules, we are empowering our riders to make safer choices and contribute to safer streets for everyone.
“With RideSafe Academy, we aim to set a new standard for the micromobility industry, emphasising the importance of education in creating a more responsible and sustainable urban future.
“I hope it gives even more people the confidence to use an e-scooter or e-bike as a great way to get around without causing congestion or pollution.”
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, said: “One of our key priorities for transport in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is to continually increase safety. These free courses can make you and others safer, while also increasing confidence while riding. I’d encourage anyone to sign up to the training.”
“Their popularity is fantastic, and ensuring their continued safe use is crucial. The option of the free online safety school as well as the in-person training sessions makes it even more easy for people to make sure they are at the top of their responsible riding game with the e-scooters.”
Voi closely monitors its operations and irresponsible or unsafe use is enforced with user bans. Incidents of bad riding practices are well managed and 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.
Visit the RideSafe Academy at ridesafe.voi.com/
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.
