Micromobility

Beryl e-scooters are available to hire across the Island. They can be found in Cowes, East Cowes, Newport, Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin. The scooters must be parked in a network of specially marked Beryl bays that can be found on the in-app map and located with painted bays on the street.

To hire and ride an e-scooter you will need to provide a valid UK driving licence. You can provide this in the app. The e-scooters have a top speed of 12.5mph and can be restricted where lower speeds are deemed necessary. They will reduce to walking pace (3mph) if taken outside of the trial area.

To use an e-scooter responsibly you should follow the points below:

• should only be used within the local area hosting the trial
• should be used by one person at a time, who is the account holder, following the validation of their driving licence
• follow the highway code
• never let someone else on the rental e-scooter during your ride
• wear a helmet. It’s not required but it’s safer
• you must not tow anything using an e-scooter
• you must not use a mobile phone when using an e-scooter
• ensure you use the indicators correctly
• ensure bags or other small items you are carrying will not cause a danger to you or others around you. For example, never hang them from the handlebars
• you should not ride an e-scooter while under the influence of drink or drugs. You may be prosecuted under drink or drug driving laws, as careless and dangerous driving offences also apply to users of e-scooters
• refer to the terms of use of the e-scooter operator before renting a trial e-scooter

Please note that only rental e-scooters used as part of trials can be used on the public highway.

The rules for private e-scooters have not changed. It is against the law to use a privately owned e-scooter. If you use an e-scooter illegally:

• you could face a fine
• you could get penalty points on your licence
• the e-scooter could be impounded

For more information on using e-scooters safely and legally, please visit:

• e-scooter trials: guidance for users
• Hampshire Constabulary advice on e-scooter usage
• Safe, responsible scooting
• Safe and legal usage of Beryl e-scooters
• Scoot Happy free online e-scooter training

Beryl e-Bikes by Breeze are available to hire in Cowes, Newport, and Ryde, with the possibility of expanding this offer to other areas on the Island next spring. The e-bikes must be parked in a network of specially marked Beryl bays that can be found on the in-app map and located with painted bays on the street. To hire and ride an e-bike you will need to be 16 and above. Hire and payment is via the Breeze or Beryl apps. Both are available to download from the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android users. Once registered, you can use the apps to simply pick up and drop off bikes at secure parking places.

To use an e-bike responsibly you should follow the points below:

• should only be used within the local area hosting the trial
• should be used by one person at a time, who is the account holder
• follow the highway code
• never let someone else on the rental e-bike during your ride
• wear a helmet. It’s not required but it’s safer
• you must not tow anything using an e-bike
• you must not use a mobile phone when using an e-bike
• ensure you indicate correctly
• ensure bags or other small items you are carrying will not cause a danger to you or others around you. For example, never hang them from the handlebars
• you should not ride an e-bike while under the influence of drink or drugs
• refer to the terms of use of the e-bike operator before renting