Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for its policies of Guide Dogs’ Scoot Aware report on the impact of e-scooters on people with visual impairments.

The Department has noted the Guide Dogs Scoot Aware report and officials met with Guide Dogs on 18 August 2022 to discuss the recommendations further. Reducing the impact of e-scooters on people with visual impairments, including their safe use and perceptions of safety, is a priority for the Department as we consider regulations for e-scooters. The Scoot Aware report is a useful guide and we will continue to engage with a range of stakeholders representing the needs of blind and visually impaired people, including through a public consultation, before any new arrangements come into force.