The City of Perth has launched a trial that allows members of the public to hire and ride e-scooters around Kings Park
The trial is part of the city’s E-scooter Share Scheme that is operating throughout the Local Government’s boundary.
Executive Director of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Alan Barrett said providing alternatives to vehicle travel in Kings Park allowed both new visitor experiences and improved access from-and-to attractions and locations across the City of Perth.
“Modern modes of transport are moving away from the traditional reliance on cars towards greener and more mobile options,” Mr Barrett said.
“Travelling via e-scooter to, and within Kings Park provides riders with the opportunity to easily connect between different park attractions while also allowing them to pause and enjoy what these locations have to offer.”
He said the scheme aligned with the Authority’s Movement Network Strategy, committing it to accessible and welcoming destinations, reduced car dependence, greater connectivity and more immersive nature-based recreational and tourism experiences for visitors.
“Within Kings Park and the City of Perth, e-scooters can travel at up to 25 km/h on roads and 10 km/h on footpaths in permitted areas. They are restricted to people over the age of 16,” Mr Barrett said.
“The Western Australian Botanic Garden, Bushland areas and busier Parkland areas fall in geo-fenced no-go zones, but all cycling paths and some pedestrian paths are accessible to users.”
More information about the broader scheme can be found on the City of Perth website.
