The national trials of e-scooters

This presentation will outline the evidence gathered from the national trials of e-scooters; what it tells us, and how the DfT plans to use the findings to create a new regulatory framework for e-scooters.


Anthony Ferguson, Deputy Director of Traffic & Technology, Department for Transport

Anthony is a Deputy Director in the Department for Transport in charge of Traffic & Technology.

This role encompasses traditional traffic management policy, involving things like the way roadworks are planned and carried out, parking regulations and the rules for traffic signs, as well as exploring the potential for data and emerging technology to improve the safety, efficiency and environmental performance of our road networks.

Anthony’s team is also developing the UK’s policy position on micromobility through national trials of e-scooters and preparing for legislation.