Shared micromobility operator Dott will expand its e-scooter and e-bike services in the West of England to run 24 hours a day from 1 October.
The move will cover Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire, offering round-the-clock access for residents and visitors.
Dott has been operating in the region in partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Extending services to 24/7 is intended to increase flexibility for all users, with particular benefits expected for those working in the night-time economy who require transport outside standard hours.
Iqbal Ahmed, Head of Public Policy for the UK and Ireland at Dott said:By expanding our service to operate 24/7, the West of England will join cities like Nottingham, Paris and Berlin in offering its residents greater flexibility and offering a safe, sustainable travel solution for those working late. Safety is at the heart of our approach, and we’re committed to encouraging responsible riding across the region.
To support safe use at all times, Dott is reinforcing in-app messaging to encourage visibility, compliance with traffic rules and avoiding riding under the influence. The company also provides training through its online Safety School.
In addition, the service has taken recent measures to improve parking behaviour. Since the launch of the Scoot Safe initiative in August, more than 4,500 fines have been issued for poor parking, with reported reductions of nearly one-third in just four weeks. Plans are in place to increase the number of marked parking bays in collaboration with local councils.
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England said:We know how handy e-bikes and e-scooters are for some people to get around our towns and cities. They are an important and growing part of our transport mix. I know that Dott moving to 24/7 will be welcomed particularly by people who work night shifts in the West. Workers in our hospitals and in hospitality will soon have more options to choose from, alongside new night buses.
