Decision Maker: Transport and Air Quality Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 8, 2025

Purpose: An update on current e-mobility operations in the Borough and future management

Content: RESOLVED that the Transport & Air Quality Committee:   Note:    a)  Current usage and developments affecting e-bike and e-scooter services in the borough;  b)  Findings of a Call for Evidence into e-bike and e-scooter operations;  c)  Proposals arising from the Devolution Bill for the licensing of e-bike operations, including a recent consultation by the Department for Transport and the Council’s response to this consultation; and  d)  feedback on the TfL e-scooter rental trial to date.    Agree:   e)  The continuation of e-bike services in the borough based on the principles set out in section 8;  f)  The timetable for procuring future e-bike services as proposed in paragraph 8.4 and  g)  The continued participation of Richmond upon Thames in the TFL e-scooter trial, following the extension of the trial.