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June 30, 2020

Scooter startups take to UK streets from early July

Scooter trials in the UK: the cities; the operators; and the rules.


Amy Lewin

3 min read

Scooter startups are very happy bunnies today.

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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