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<p>Following our consultation earlier in the year, and feedback from subsequent stakeholder
activities, we have required all e-scooters used in trials to have a horn or bell
so that users can make others aware of their presence. Additionally, we have instructed
all local authorities participating in trials to engage throughout the trial period
with disability groups in their areas to ensure their concerns are being heard. We
have also made additional commitments such as allowing vulnerable road user groups
to take part in the evaluation process.</p><p>The trials have created a platform for
innovation, and we are seeing very encouraging use of – for example – sound emitting
devices on e-scooters in York. This is precisely the sort of initiative we want to
monitor and evaluate and to help inform future policy.</p>
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