Purpose

Extension of the E-Scooter trial following
advice from the Department for Transport to extend the current
trial

Decision

(i) 
To approve the renewal of the Vehicle Special Order (VSO) for
Southampton’s rental e-scooter trial until 31 May 2026, in
accordance with the DfT's new end date for its national trials. To
delegate authority to the Executive Director Place, following
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport
and Section 15 officer, to amend further e-scooter trial end dates
if changes are made to the DfT national trial.
(ii) 
To approve Southampton City Council participating in a Solent
Transport led procurement to select a sole micromobility operator from summer 2024
onwards.
(iii) 
To delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place,
following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and
Transport and Section 151 officer, to implement the rental
e-scooter trial within the parameters established by the VSO and
the DfT, and for Southampton City Council to enter into an
operating contract with the highest scoring tenderer identified
through the procurement.