Nearly two years after e-scooters were removed from the streets of Slough, they are set to make a return.

From 2020 to late 2022 Neuron Mobility's bright orange scooters were whizzing around the town.

However, after the council declared bankruptcy in 2021, the trial period was paused, despite being "very successful and popular with residents and commuters".

Now, Slough Borough Council have named Zipp Mobility as the new provider of an e-scooter and e-bike scheme in the town, with a launch event coming soon.

The new providers signed the contract on April 18 and will be introducing 300 e-scooters and 25 e-bikes from May 28.

Savio DeCruz, AD Operations, Regeneration, Housing and Environment, said: “I am delighted we have appointed Zipp Mobility to this contract and am excited to see it all launch.

"I look forward to our residents being able to choose more active modes of travel, using the fantastic e-bikes and e-scooters.

“Our residents and commuters enjoyed having access to the e-scooters in our previous scheme. I hope they will make use of this new scheme and take part in some more active travel methods.

“For anyone using the e-scooters or e-bikes, we ask that they return them to any designated return points and are respectful and considerate of other residents.”

Zipp Mobility has some safety features in place, including:

  • e-scooters with a shorter board than other operators, to discourage dual-riding
  • parking in marked bays only, increasing tidiness and safety for other road users
  • maintaining the e-scooters to a high standard, with regular ‘mystery shopping’ checks
  • indicators and brakes on the e-scooters, for better communication with other road users.

Damian Young, Chief Executive at Zipp Mobility said: “We are thrilled to be awarded this contract in Slough and look forward to working with local teams and users to bring a first-class, environmentally friendly, mode of transport to the region."