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Liverpool City Council has selected Bolt, the largest micromobility platform in Europe, to manage shared e-scooters and e-bikes starting in early 2026. This contract will replace the current provider, Voi, with Bolt planning to deploy 2,000 scooters and 100 e-bikes throughout the city. Notably, this rollout will include areas such as Speke and Garston, which will have access to shared scooters for the first time. The service will operate continuously, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, covering all parts of Liverpool.
This collaboration marks Bolt’s initial entry into the UK scooter market. The company is partnering closely with Liverpool City Council to create a safe, well-integrated micromobility system that aligns with the city’s transport and sustainability objectives. Expanding shared scooter and e-bike options supports the Council’s broader ambition to encourage active travel as a means of promoting both healthier lifestyles and environmental benefits. Research indicates that nearly two-thirds of journeys within Liverpool are made by car, contributing approximately half a million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. By providing an easy-to-access app-based alternative, scooters offer a greener option for urban mobility.
Following the launch of Bolt’s e-bikes in London in August 2025, the expansion into Liverpool is a significant step in the company’s UK growth strategy to promote sustainable urban transport solutions. Globally, around 50% of Bolt’s e-bike and scooter trips start or end at bus and train stations, demonstrating a potential to reduce dependency on private vehicles in Liverpool. John Buckley, Bolt’s Head of Micromobility for the UK, stated, “With over 230,000 scooters and e-bikes operating in more than 270 cities across Europe, we’ve seen how micromobility can encourage environmentally friendlier travel, reduce car traffic, and connect people to public transport. Launching micromobility in Liverpool, and our first ever scooter service in the UK, is a key step in Bolt’s commitment to building better urban transport.”
Councillor Dan Barrington, Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, expressed enthusiasm about the new service, saying, “Scooters and e-bikes are a fantastic way to travel around the city. They’re safe, they encourage active travel, and they offer a sustainable option that could reduce the amount of traffic on our streets. We are looking forward to working closely with Bolt and we’re very pleased that more people in Liverpool than ever before will have easy access to this option. It’s really encouraging that our work with Bolt puts measures in place that encourage responsible use and discourage incorrect parking. The service will also operate 24/7 which will assist shift workers and those in the night-time economy who need to travel when there is no public transport.”
The shared vehicles provided by Bolt will feature several industry-leading safety and parking technologies. These include a speed limit capped at 15.5 mph for both scooters and e-bikes, an in-app cognitive reaction test designed to deter intoxicated riding, and AI-powered photo validation alongside geofencing to ensure proper parking. Users must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license to ride scooters. Bolt’s AI parking system evaluates user-submitted photos at trip’s end, offering immediate feedback and issuing fines for improper parking. Additionally, each rider receives a ‘rider score’ aimed at promoting responsible usage. This technology-driven approach has already resulted in a 69% decrease in parking violations in Stockholm and near-perfect compliance validated by Bureau Veritas audits in Brussels. Vehicles will be maintained locally and tracked using GPS to guarantee safety, availability, and contribute positively to Liverpool’s streetscape. It remains important to note that private scooters are illegal on public roads, and using these vehicles on pavements or carrying passengers is against the law
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