E-scooter use up nine per cent across Newcastle and Sunderland as fuel prices reach all-time high

With fuel prices at an all-time high in the UK, new data suggests that people are re-evaluating the way they travel around Newcastle and Sunderland.

E-scooter provider Neuron has noted a significant increase in e-scooter rides across the UK.

Between 23 February and 10 March, petrol price rose by 8%, while weekly e-scooter trips rose 9% across Newcastle and Sunderland over the same period.