Lets Talk About e-Scooters

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Consultation has concluded

We've approved a six-month trial of e-scooters in the Waimakariri District. From November 2021 until April 2022, up to 400 Flamingo e-scooters will be available for hire across Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend and Pegasus.

It's hoped that this trial will help the Council collect usage data and take a proactive, well-planned approach in managing any impact of this technology on public spaces. Similar trials have been successfully held in other Districts elsewhere in the country, including Selwyn with over 22,000 e-scooter trips taken during their trial.

We've already discussed the trial with local accessibility, youth and older person groups. Some of their concerns and feedback have been incorporated into the trial with the inclusion of speed restrictions and no-go zones in our busiest pedestrian areas.

Flamingo Scooters are responsible for covering the infrastructure and operational costs. If you have any problems with the service or want to report an incident with an e-scooter, please contact Flamingo Scooters at hello@flamingoscooters.com or phone 0800 FLAMINGO

The trial is now in its fourth month and we’re keen to hear from the community as to how they think the trial is progressing.

We’d love to hear your thoughts so encourage you to complete our short survey via the link below.

Community feedback will be included in the trial report that will be brought back to the Community Boards and Council for a decision on the future of commercial e-scooters in the District in April 2022.

We've approved a six-month trial of e-scooters in the Waimakariri District. From November 2021 until April 2022, up to 400 Flamingo e-scooters will be available for hire across Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend and Pegasus.

It's hoped that this trial will help the Council collect usage data and take a proactive, well-planned approach in managing any impact of this technology on public spaces. Similar trials have been successfully held in other Districts elsewhere in the country, including Selwyn with over 22,000 e-scooter trips taken during their trial.

We've already discussed the trial with local accessibility, youth and older person groups. Some of their concerns and feedback have been incorporated into the trial with the inclusion of speed restrictions and no-go zones in our busiest pedestrian areas.

Flamingo Scooters are responsible for covering the infrastructure and operational costs. If you have any problems with the service or want to report an incident with an e-scooter, please contact Flamingo Scooters at hello@flamingoscooters.com or phone 0800 FLAMINGO

The trial is now in its fourth month and we’re keen to hear from the community as to how they think the trial is progressing.

We’d love to hear your thoughts so encourage you to complete our short survey via the link below.

Community feedback will be included in the trial report that will be brought back to the Community Boards and Council for a decision on the future of commercial e-scooters in the District in April 2022.

  • Scooter Trial Survey

    The Waimakariri District Council commenced a six month trial of commercial hire e-scooters from 1 November 2021 after undertaking pre-engagement with select community groups most likely to be affected by the trial. This trial presents an opportunity to explore the impact of commercial hire e-scooters and to assess whether there is a place for this technology in the district as an alternative transport solution.

    We are seeking feedback from the community - users and non-users of the technology - about their perceptions of the trial and technology to date so we can appropriately consider the impact of the commercial e-scooters.

    Consultation has concluded
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