Portsmouth Micromobility Operations
January 30, 2024 Cabinet Member for Transport (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
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1.
Approved the renewal of the Vehicle Special Order (VSO) for
Portsmouth's rental e-scooter trial until 31 May 2026, in
accordance with the DfT's new end date for its national trials.
2.
Approved the extension of Voi's contract to operate the rental
e-scooter scheme by one month, from its current expiration date of
31 May 2024 to 30 June 2024, to align its end date with that of
Beryl's current operating contract for bike share;
3.
Approved Portsmouth City Council leading a Solent Transport
procurement to select a sole micromobility operator for all existing Solent
schemes from summer 2024 onwards;
4.
Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Economy, Planning
and Transport to continue to implement the rental e-scooter trial
within the parameters established by the VSO and DfT until 31 May
2026, and, in consultation with the Assistant Director for
Procurement, and the Cabinet Member for Transport and Opposition
spokespersons, for Portsmouth City Council to award and enter into
an operating contract with the highest scoring tenderer identified
through Solent Transport's procurement.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 30 Jan 2024 |