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Six incidents involving e-scooters in Launceston were reported to Tasmania Police in the first month of operation, out of a total of 60,000 rides covering over 100,000km. The city of Launceston received the data from operators Beam and Neuron as part of the trial, which began December 17. The average journey was 2.5 kilometers, including people using the scooters to travel from the northern suburbs of Mayfield, Mowbray and Alanvale into the city. Royal Park and City Park were the two most common starting and ending points for excursions. Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said it showed the scooters could have benefits for those coming from areas with lower vehicle ownership rates. READ MORE: Do Tasmanians really have to ‘live with COVID’? “Driver data suggests that a large number of trips originate from socioeconomic suburbs where access to private motor vehicles is below the city average,” he said. Several incidents have been made public since the trial began, including a collision between a driver and an elderly woman in Hobart, a collision with a service dog in Launceston and concerns about the scooters blocking walkways for people with disabilities. Cr van Zetten said operators had responded to safety concerns. “Both Beam and Neuron have already made changes to their Launceston operations based on feedback from the council and the public and will continue to do so. This includes the introduction of slower speed zones in heavily traffic-calmed areas,” he said. “Providers are also increasing the number of staff in Launceston to respond to poorly parked e-scooters and to promote responsible driving. “We continue to encourage residents to provide feedback on e-scooter hire in Launceston – including aspects that work well and those that need improvement – and continue to work with stakeholders such as the Tasmanian Police and State Government.” READ MORE : Man fired for being ‘too fat’ for a job at a trailer park Introduction began after the state government passed legislation last year allowing them to be driven in public areas, Neuron Tasmanian regional manager Nick Chang said They could identify people doing the wrong thing using GPS, logged trips and license plates.”It’s pretty easy to identify the small number of drivers who are breaking the rules,” he said.The company believed that Reports of irresponsible driving would decrease over time “as people become more familiar with the service “. READ MORE: Which companies are lo Invited to Tatler Arcade Discussions are ongoing with Burnie and Devonport councilors to drive rollout to more Tasmanian cities later this year. Acting director-general of Devonport City Council Jeffrey Griffith said they would oversee the process in Launceston and Hobart. “Devonport will be interested to hear from other cities in Tasmania that have started using e-scooters on their safe use and the steps taken by providers to minimize the risk to users and the community,” he said. Our journalists work hard to bring local, breaking news to the community. To continue accessing our trusted content:

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Six incidents involving e-scooters in Launceston were reported to Tasmania Police in the first month of operation, out of a total of 60,000 rides covering over 100,000km.

The city of Launceston received the data from operators Beam and Neuron as part of the trial, which began December 17.

The average distance was 1.5 miles, including those traveling into the city by scooter from the northern suburbs of Mayfield, Mowbray and Alanvale. Royal Park and City Park were the two most common starting and ending points for excursions.

Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said it showed the scooters could have benefits for those coming from areas with lower vehicle ownership rates.

“Driver data suggests that a large number of trips originate from socioeconomic suburbs where access to private motor vehicles is below the city average,” he said.

A Launceston man in a wheelchair navigates around parked e-scooters. Image: dr JohnRalph

Cr van Zetten said operators had responded to safety concerns.

“Both Beam and Neuron have already made changes to their Launceston operations based on feedback from the council and the public and will continue to do so. This includes the introduction of slower speed zones in heavily traffic-calmed areas,” he said.

“Providers are also increasing the number of staff in Launceston to respond to poorly parked e-scooters and to promote responsible driving.

“We continue to encourage residents to provide feedback on e-scooter hire in Launceston – including aspects that are working well and aspects that need improvement – and to continue to work with stakeholders such as the Tasmanian Police and State Government.”

The rollout began after the state government passed legislation last year allowing them to be driven in public places.

Neuron Tasmanian regional head Nick Chang said they could identify people doing the wrong thing using GPS, logged trips and license plates.

“It’s pretty easy to identify the small number of drivers who break the rules,” he said.

The company believed that reports of irresponsible driving would decrease over time “as people become more familiar with the service”.

Discussions are ongoing with Burnie and Devonport councilors to move ahead with rollout to more Tasmanian cities later this year.

Acting director-general of Devonport City Council Jeffrey Griffith said they would oversee the process in Launceston and Hobart.

“Devonport will be interested to hear from other cities in Tasmania that have started using e-scooters on their safe use and the steps taken by providers to minimize the risk to users and the community,” he said.

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