(a)
That the commencement of the proposed e-scooter
rental service be approved, comprising:
Weymouth, Dorchester, Portland and
Chickerell, through the appointment of a competitively procured operator; and
Corfe Mullen and Upton, through an extension of the existing Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) e-scooter rental scheme.
(b) That officers be authorised to co-produce geofencing arrangements with Ward Members and Town and Parish Councils, ensuring that local concerns and priorities are reflected in the scheme design, and to engage with the Department for Transport regarding the provision of appropriate warning signage to promote public awareness and safety.
Reason for the decision
The introduction of regulated
e-scooter rental schemes supports Dorset Council’s adopted strategic
objectives, including those set out in the Local Transport Plan, Climate and
Ecological Emergency Strategy and Sustainable Transport Plan.