Free Rides and Safety Training for E-Scooter and E-Bike Users in LiverpoolFree Rides and Safety Training for E-Scooter and E-Bike Users in Liverpool Liverpool residents can enjoy complimentary rides on Voi e-scooters and e-bikes next week by attending a free safety skills training session. Event Details: * Date: Wednesday, July 24th * Time: 10am to 4pm * Location: Princes Boulevard, Liverpool Training Course: * Provided by the National Cycling Academy * Duration: Approximately 30 minutes * Covers: Basic riding techniques, road rules, and safety tips Benefits of Attendance: * Day Pass: £7.99 value for unlimited riding during the session * Additional Free Riding Time: 15 minutes for practice * Free Helmet: Worth £35 Safety and Regulations: Voi prioritizes safety and requires all riders to complete a mandatory app-based safety briefing. They also offer online training and regular safety tips. Users must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license. Online Webinars: In addition to the live event, Voi hosts monthly online “Ride Safe” webinars. These webinars cover essential safety knowledge, including starting a ride, traffic rules, and parking etiquette. Participants receive 30 minutes of free ride credit upon completion. Riding Instructions: To ride a Voi e-scooter: * Download the Voi app * Upload a copy of your driver’s license and selfie * Complete the online safety driving school * Use the app to locate and unlock a vehicle Additional Resources: * For more safety information and webinar bookings: [link provided] * Latest Liverpool news: [link provided]
People can enjoy free rides on Voi e-scooters and e-bikes in Liverpool – if they take a safe scooter skills training course at a free event next week.
Voi is hosting an event in Toxteth to help people in Liverpool learn how to ride e-scooters and e-bikes. It will cover the basics, from how to sign up to the rules of the road.
The event will take place on Wednesday 24th July on Princes Boulevard in Liverpool, from 10am to 4pm.
The step skills training, provided by the National Cycling Academy, takes approximately 30 minutes.
Participants will receive a day pass worth £7.99, allowing them to ride the entire session for free, plus an additional 15 minutes of free riding time to practice safety. They will also receive a free helmet worth £35.
James Bolton, Managing Director of Voi UK, said:
“Safety is our top priority. I would recommend anyone who rides or wants to ride our e-scooters or e-bikes to attend one of our safety events to build their confidence.
“Everyone who signs up for Voi must complete a short safety briefing in the app before they can take their first ride. We also have free online training and regularly send safety tips to our riders.
“Using an e-scooter is a great way to get around without causing congestion or pollution. They are easy to use, affordable, reliable and sustainable.”
Voi also hosts a number of online ‘Ride Safe’ webinars covering the most important aspects of safe riding on a Voi e-scooter or e-bike, such as how to start a ride, traffic rules, road etiquette and how to park without hindering pedestrians.
The next live webinars are on Tuesday, July 23. They will run monthly until December 12, 2024 and can be booked hereAnyone who completes one of these assignments will receive 30 minutes of free ride credit.
To ride a Voi e-scooter, download the Voi app, upload a copy of your full or provisional driver’s license, take a selfie, and complete the online safety driving school. Use the app to find the nearest vehicle, scan a QR code to unlock, and ride. Voi advises riders to wear a helmet. All riders must be 18 or older.
The safety webinars are delivered by TTC, the UK’s leading road safety education and training company. TTC has over 29 years’ experience and trains over 500,000 road users each year.
