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Neuron’s distinctive orange e-scooters will soon be arriving in Western Australia! We have been selected to operate the first ever rental e-scooter programme in The City of Stirling, located in metropolitan Perth. It will be part of a 12-month trial which is due to start in early 2022. 

This marks our first location in Western Australia since amended regulations supporting e-scooters came into effect on 4 December. We were selected for our strong track record of partnering with councils, and for our leadership in safety and innovation. Neuron will invest significantly into the city, creating approximately 30 jobs which will be recruited locally. 

Riders will benefit from a range of pioneering safety innovations including: the world’s first app-controlled helmet lock which secures a helmet to every e-scooter in between trips; topple detection; a 000 emergency button; voice guidance to educate and warn riders on how to ride safely; and a ‘Follow my Ride’ function. Geofencing technology will also be used to control where e-scooters can be ridden and parked, and how fast they can travel.

Riders will also benefit from Australia’s first – and only – third party rider liability insurance for e-scooters, in a move to protect and reassure riders as well as the wider community. We look forward to partnering with the City of Stirling to deliver a safe, convenient and environmentally-friendly service!