It is still legal to hire and ride the orange-coloured e-scooters in Newcastle as the council has agreed a short-term extension with operator Neuron.
The trial that has legally allowed the orange e-scooters to be hired and driven in Newcastle since February 2021 was due to end on November 30. Councils around England have the option to extend their trials through until May 2024.
While Newcastle City Council has not agreed on a long-term extension, it has struck a deal with Neuron to keep the scooters running for a short-term period. The vehicles are still available to hire in Newcastle and can be ridden legally, a council spokesperson told ChronicleLive.
