Taverham councillors explore e-scooter scheme expansion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 12:00 · Archive

Councillors in Taverham want to extend Norwich's Beryl e-scooter scheme to the village.

Parish councillors in Taverham want hire company Beryl to bring its e-scooter and bike scheme to the village. The trial started in Norwich in 2020 and was extended by Norfolk County Council until May 2028 earlier this year. It has already expanded beyond the city into surrounding areas including Hethersett, Wymondham, Thorpe St Andrew, Sprowston, Hellesdon and Drayton.

Councillors are now exploring whether to request the scheme's extension into Taverham. Parish clerk Samantha Salmons said introducing the e-scooters would improve sustainable travel options for residents, calling it 'a good idea' that 'gives residents another option'. Minutes from the council's traffic and transport committee suggest councillors are working to identify suitable sites for scooter bays in the village.

Norfolk County Council said any extension requests would have to be reviewed by officials and Beryl, with the final decision resting with the hire company. The scheme in Norwich now has more than 100,000 registered users and has seen 1.2 million journeys made since its launch.

How it is being reported

• Calls to expand e-scooter scheme to outskirts of cityCouncillors in Taverham are exploring whether the Beryl e-scooters in Norwich could be extended to the village on the outskirts of the city.Norwich Evening News · 12 Oct, 11:40
• Calls to expand e-scooter scheme to outskirts of cityCouncillors in Taverham are exploring whether the Beryl e-scooters in Norwich could be extended to the village on the outskirts of the city.Eastern Daily Press · 12 Oct, 11:40

In this story: Taverham · Norwich · Beryl · Norfolk County Council · Hethersett · Wymondham

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