Voi to host free e-scooter safety training sessions
E-SCOOTER company Voi has released dates for safety training for Bristol riders.
The in-person session is free of charge and includes a day pass worth £10 so they can ride free for the session and collect a free helmet worth £35.
The safety sessions will include webinars and in-person events and will take place at Park 21, at the University of the West of England’s Frenchay campus. Participants at the live events can use the opportunity to learn more about riding skills in a safe traffic free environment, as well as finding out more about Voi e-scooters.
Alternatively anyone completing the safety webinar will receive 30 free minutes for use on an e-Voi scooter. The webinars will be an hour and will cover all aspects of safety riding on an e-scooter, from wearing a helmet, to the correct position in the road and how to park without causing an obstruction.
Jack Samler, Voi’s general manager in the UK, Ireland and France 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. Using an e-scooter is a great way to get around without causing congestion or pollution, they’re easy to use, affordable and sustainable.”
Several safety complaints have been repeated during the e-scooter trial in Bristol, although a major study last year said they are “safer than bikes”. Some still say they are dangerous, while others say it’s the users to blame if they ignore rules by riding tandem or not taking care to avoid pedestrians.
For more information see Voi’s website.