Bath MP Wera Hobhouse has welcomed the expansion of the city’s e-scooter trial, which now incorporates the University of Bath’s Claverton Down campus.
Councillor Sarah Warren, Ian Blenkharn, Councillor Matt McCabe and Alfie Marsh | Photo © University of Bath
The third phase of the West of England e-scooter trial now covers 8 square miles of Bath, allowing people the opportunity to take short journeys around the city.
The trial was introduced to help improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions as B&NES Council aims to reach its target of being net-zero by 2030.
Transport currently accounts for 29% of carbon emissions in Bath.
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse commented: “Reducing transport emissions needs to be one of the fundamental pillars of our net-zero policy.
“This can be particularly enhanced by initiatives from local authorities and B&NES Council are a shining example of what can be achieved when this is recognised.
“The ongoing e-scooter trial in Bath gives commuters and students alternative methods of transport that will help unclog our roads and make sure the air we all breathe is safer.
“It is in keeping with B&NES Council’s nationally leading efforts to decarbonise our city and provide a better, greener future for everyone.”
