Photo: File/NZMEAuckland Council is putting the brakes on electric scooters by imposing a 15kmh speed limit in parts of the city. In a statement today Auckland Council announced it will be adding a new e-scooter operator to its second trial, with 175 additional scooters to be released. The council's second trial of the e-scooter ride-share schemes will run until October 31, 2019. "This time last year, we had barely heard of e-scooter ride-share schemes, let alone anticipated having fleets of e-scooters on our streets and footpaths. Auckland Transport Chief Executive Shane Ellison said AT and the council had prioritised the second trial for two important reasons - one being safety.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 14, 2019 02:26 UTC