Electric scooters could become legal in Cardiff in "the near future" — but further government guidance is being awaited. The controversial scooters are illegal on public roads in the UK except in areas where there is a trial.
E-scooters have not been trialled anywhere in Wales although rental trials launched in 2020 across 32 areas of England. Privately owned e-scooters are often used illegally on the streets of the Welsh capital, which has led to safety concerns, but Cardiff Council has not yet made a decision on whether it will introduce a trial.
A spokesman for the council said UK Government research has highlighted issues including "resource constraints within local authorities, the legal status of private e-scooters and public perceptions". But he added: "The council will consider opportunities that may arise in the near future depending on the timescales for development of policy, guidance and regulation by the Department for Transport (Dft) and Welsh Government."
