A new fleet of upgraded rental e-scooters has been rolled out across the Isle of Wight, offering commuters and visitors improved safety and sustainability features.
Operator Voi has introduced the latest Voiager 5 model to the Island, aiming to encourage more people to make greener, affordable journeys. The new scooters include a range of enhancements designed to improve usability and environmental impact.
The Voiager 5 features interchangeable batteries that are compatible with Voi e-bikes, accessible handlebars shaped to suit a wider range of riders, and a central integrated phone holder. The scooters are also made from 30% recycled materials, with many components being either reusable or recyclable. Other additions include automatic turn signals and larger front wheels for greater stability.
Since the scheme launched on the Isle of Wight in July 2024, there have been 39,604 trips recorded locally.
James Bolton, Voi’s UK General Manager, has said:
“Voi is proud to power up greener travel across the Isle of Wight – refreshing our fleet with new e-scooters. Our vehicles have changed the way people travel in the region, and we want to continue to improve the service.
“We are committed to the Solent for the long term and are proud to invest in new vehicles as a trusted partner to the region.
“Our improved service is helping more people commute to work, get to their night shifts, travel to university, and enjoy all the city has to offer – while cutting emissions.”
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Kayleigh Richter, Transport Strategy Officer at the Isle of Wight Council, has said:
“We welcome Voi’s investment in the latest e-scooter technology, which supports our commitment to sustainable and accessible transport across the Island. The introduction of the Voiager 5, with its enhanced safety and environmental features, will help residents and visitors travel more easily while reducing carbon emissions. We’re pleased to see the continued growth of micromobility options as part of our long-term transport strategy.”
Why bother, island roads are UNSAFE for such items.
Where are the cycle lanes etc.
Talking about cycle lanes, why don’t cyclists use the
cycle lane along Fairlee Road, everyday these lycra clad
numpties are cycling in the road rather than using the
designated cycle lane.
If I drove my vehicle in their cycle lane I bet the
numpties would have something to say and so would the
useless civil enforcement officers (real title)
traffic wardens.
Lol
It’s about time someone Policed Fairlee Road and issued
cyclists with fines.
Enough is Enough
Shaaat aaap, ya miserable old goat.
Not so much of the old,
70 is the new 50
Lol
The cycle path stops before fairlee and has done for years due to the old bridge, the rest is lumpy and unsafe… Unless the cycle path network actually works and joins up there’s no point in trying to use it.
Fines for what? It’s not illegal for cyclists to use the road. You need to drive with consideration of other road users, as in accordance with your driving licence.
Will these upgraded scooters come complete with the technology to stop them being riden on pavements?
No that is where authorities should install islandwide
CCTV and once caught on camera, catch the Numpties.
Just a couple of points.
By putting the phone holder in the middle of the handlebars you are encouraging rider to look away from where they are going, and it is illegal for car drivers to use phones while driving so why is it OK for cyclists or scooter riders ??
Is there such a law, everyday on the island
numpties are clearly visually using their phones
whilst driving.
Such a crazy idea putting a phone holder on these
contraptions.
More proof that there is NO Health and Safety on
the island.
What are “automatic turn signals” do they know before you do which way you are going to turn or do they simply indicate when you turn giving nobody advanced warning where you intend to go
The same can be said with motorists, how many
motorists use their indicators when turning, not to
mention not giving way at giveway junctions or
giving way to the right at roundabouts.
What is going on thesedays on our roads.
We need more traffic police and cameras.