A new report detailing the outcomes of the state-wide shared e-scooter trial program has revealed crucial insights into demand, safety and community challenges.

Armidale was involved in a 12-month project trial, run by the NSW Government, which began on September 7, 2023 and ended in December 2024.

The Armidale Regional Council trial, the first to allow on-road riding , was driven by a goal to offer new transport options and work toward Zero30 carbon emission goals. Despite a population of under 30,000, it averaged 892 trips per week, which council officials deemed significant.

"The use of e-scooters ... provides a cheap and accessible mode of transportation and, importantly, a sustainable one that cuts back on our CO2 emissions," Mayor Sam Coupland said at the trials' beginning.

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