E-scooters have returned to the western coastline but users are being warned to take care
Keen to get e-scooting along the coastline of the western suburbs? Steps have been put in place to ensure the rides’ COVID-19 safety.
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The operator of e-scooters operating along Adelaide’s western coastline have moved to assure users of their COVID-19 safety.
After grinding to a halt due to COVID-19, a coastal e-scooter trial being conducted by the Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt and West Torrens councils was relaunched last week.
The trial will take place along the coastal path from Outer Harbor to West Beach.
Neuron Mobility chief executive Zachary Wang said despite the reduced COVID-19 risks in South Australia, the company’s sanitisation teams will be working “around the clock” to keep e-scooters germ-free.
The company will be using hospital-grade disinfectant, approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, to kill a range of bacteria and viruses including COVID-19.
“We work closely with the councils and have refined our operations in line with the current coronavirus threat,” Mr Wang said.
“We’ve put in place a range of measures to keep e-scooters clean and to significantly reduce the risks to riders.”
Charles Sturt Mayor Angela Evans said the introduction of e-scooters had been successful in Adelaide with more than 140,000 trips recorded in their six-month trial.
“With our 12kms of coastline and the warmer weather coming up, we look forward to our residents and visitors connecting with our neighbouring councils and each other on the e-scooters,” she said.
West Torrens Mayor Michael Coxon said e-scooters would become a quick and easy option for tourists and locals alike.
“E-scooters means users are out in the fresh air, with more freedom to explore our great beaches without any parking hassles,” Mr Coxon said.
But the Department of Infrastructure and Transport has issued a warning to pay attention to the rules around using e-scooters.
Offences that can carry penalties of up to $2500 include riding at a speed above 15km/h, failure to wear a helmet and either carrying, or being carried as, a passenger.
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