E-scooters will soon be available to ride along our coastline as part of a new six-month trial.
The trial begins today (Friday 13 March) from Outer Harbor to West Beach and will extend into the City of Holdfast Bay (Glenelg North to Seacliff) on Monday 16 March.
Up to 500 e-scooters, operated by RIDE and Neuron, will be available along the 30km stretch of coastline from Outer Harbor to Seacliff - including past popular tourist spots like Glenelg and Brighton beaches and along the Minda Coast Park.
There'll be designated parking spots - which will be clearly marked by pavement stickers - and go-slow zones along the way and the e-scooters will also be geo-fenced to ensure they're only used on the coastal paths and not on other footpaths or roads.
The e-scooters can be used by local community members and visitors to the area.
The e-scooters will give locals and tourists the chance to enjoy the coastline scenery and visit beaches, cafes, restaurants, shopping precincts and reserves, rather than relying on cars or walking large distances.
With a top speed of 15km/h, the scooters will automatically slow down to 8km/h in high pedestrian areas - such as Moseley Square in Glenelg, near the Brighton jetty, and Minda Coast Park.
The scooters cost $1 to hire and 38c a minute to ride and can only be used by people who are aged 18 and over. They can be used between the hours of 6am to 8:30pm (or until 6.30pm outside daylight saving hours).
Both RIDE and Neuron scooters are currently in use within the City of Adelaide.
To access the e-scooters, download either the RIDE or Neuron app to your phone and follow the instruction to create an account. You can then use the app to locate a scooter nearby and unlock it to ride on.
Remember to follow the Australian Road Rules if you're riding a e-scooter, including wearing a helmet.
