Voi e-scooters to be available 24/7 in North Northants
Parking, roads and transport05 February 2025

North Northamptonshire Council, in conjunction with Northamptonshire Police, have agreed to a 6-month trial which will see the popular Voi e-scooters available 24/7.
The changes will come in from Monday 10 February.
It is hoped that the extension in operating hours will enable more residents to use the scheme - providing a green, affordable and reliable transport option for those who work shifts, or for example, in hospitality.
All e-scooters will have additional reflective strips installed to the front of vehicles and, as is currently the case, riders are being encouraged to wear reflective clothing and helmets.
Across the next 6 months, Voi, the council and Police will meet regularly to assess the success of the trial.
The e-scooter scheme has been popular across North Northants, particularly for commuting, and this trial gives us the chance to better understand whether extended hours will benefit more residents.Cllr Macaulay Nichol, the council’s Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets
Over the next six months, we’ll be carefully monitoring the scheme alongside the Police and Voi, with safety being a key focus. The data and feedback we gather from local communities will play a crucial role in determining if a 24/7 operation is the right fit moving forward, and what additional measures might be needed to ensure the scheme is both safe and successful.
We encourage anyone using the e-scooters to do so responsibly, wearing reflective clothing and staying aware of other road users.
We will support North Northamptonshire Council and Voi in any way we can as the e-scooter scheme goes 24/7.Matt O’Connell, Safer Roads Team Strategic Manager for Northamptonshire Police
Rolling the e-scooters out to be available all of the time will definitely have its benefits, including increased options for greener travel as well as providing transport for night workers, however I would urge everyone riding one to do so safely and responsibly.
An e-scooter is not a toy. It is a vehicle designed to be ridden on the roads and therefore must be treated with care and responsibility.
We hope this trial goes well as it will be good for our local communities, but we would also encourage anyone who spots irresponsible riding to report it via Voi’s reporting methods.
Local riders in North Northants have clocked over 2 million Voi e-scooter trips, using them for work, education, and connections to public transport. We're excited to expand to 24/7 service, giving night-time workers, from hospitality staff to nurses, more mobility options. As the UK’s leading e-scooter provider, safety is our top priority, and we’re committed to providing training and working with North Northamptonshire Council to offer a safe, affordable travel choice for the community.James Bolton, Voi’s UK General Manager
Voi e-scooters currently operate in Corby, Burton Latimer, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden and Higham Ferrers.