{"id":241216,"date":"2021-05-03T22:15:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T19:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/escooter-operator-voi-will-fine-users-for-unsafe-parking\/"},"modified":"2021-05-03T22:15:41","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T19:15:41","slug":"escooter-operator-voi-will-fine-users-for-unsafe-parking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/escooter-operator-voi-will-fine-users-for-unsafe-parking\/","title":{"rendered":"#Escooter operator Voi will fine users for unsafe parking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2918654427e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2918654427e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/escooter-operator-voi-will-fine-users-for-unsafe-parking\/#Transparency\" >Transparency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Escooter operator Voi will fine users for unsafe parking<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=796%2C417&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2021%2F05%2Fnavneet-gidda-3ClC5suyd4Y-unsplash.jpg&amp;signature=a0948beb71a6c0ec3891e5e938ad936d\" \/><\/p>\n<div><em>This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3F7-WkW3K96qC43PqWDW1JxwY51Ld4VbW3_Qh5f4hLxLGW2f0sM52THSP4W3brLm04hMnzcW3_SMDQ4hJp1JW3K28vy4fGtKpW4fKWwk3zdyrmW3S-qqX4cSn0RF3SYLpPSZ_r1&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\">Cities Today<\/a>, the leading <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4fQ47l4fGCmnW3Fbt5S2t0vPpW3K9bQ243PqWD0&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/citiestoday\/\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3ZWVWBW3K2-zv1JxwY5W1Lw3rh45LM6yW1Lw2W-3SZBX3n4fLLWf2f3&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3T1lc2W3zb2N33_qTryW3_rgX34fJf7yw4fLLWf4932&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-4rCvX6W4hCVj23Fbt5SW3DJQVc4fJf7yn4fLLWf2f3&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\">YouTube<\/a>, or sign up for Cities Today News.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Micromobility operator <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voiscooters.com\/\">Voi<\/a> is rolling out a new <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> feature to encourage escooter users in the UK to park correctly or risk a \u00a325 (US$35) fine.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018end of ride photo\u2019 feature requires users to submit a photo of their scooter after each ride, to ensure they are parked in a safe and appropriate manner.<\/p>\n<p>Those who leave e-scooters lying on the ground or parked obstructing the pavement will receive an email containing a warning and an educational message.<\/p>\n<p>If the reckless parking is deemed serious, a \u00a325 fine will be issued for a first-time offense. In all other cases the rider will first receive a warning, and only be fined if they park incorrectly a second time.<\/p>\n<p>Paula Santos, Senior PR Manager, Voi, told <em>Cities Today: <\/em>\u201cWe don\u2019t want to police people, our role is to make sure that everyone has the best possible experience. This is just a way for us to ensure that people are aware.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Voi currently operates in 18 cities across the UK as part of the government\u2019s e-scooter trial scheme introduced last summer.<\/p>\n<p>In March the firm apologized after a number of complaints were made about pavements being blocked in Bristol, forcing pedestrians into the road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"cp_paragraph _1_t_a tO5_U\">Complaints were made by residents as well as groups representing the blind and elderly, who raised concerns about access.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transparency\"><\/span><strong>Transparency <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Money collected from fines goes to Voi rather than local councils, and the company would not confirm the number of penalties it has issued in the UK to date.<\/p>\n<p>It insists, though, that fines are issued only as a last resort, and in most cases users receive a warning first and are only fined for a second offense.<\/p>\n<p>Current <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-users\">government guidance\u00a0<\/a> on the e-scooter trials does not reference rules or procedures for improperly parked devices, and fines are at the discretion of operators.<\/p>\n<p>Rules regarding e-scooter parking vary across the UK, with some cities, including Bristol, requiring designated parking zones for e-scooters.<\/p>\n<p>In Northampton, Voi operates a \u2018free-floating\u2019 model, where riders can leave e-scooters anywhere (provided they are not blocking access), but also has an incentive scheme where riders can earn credits for parking in designated \u2018zones\u2019. Credits can then be used to access free e-scooter rides.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the no-park, incentivized or mandatory parking areas created through geofencing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, Voi claims it was the first company to install e-scooter parking racks in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the parking racks can be found in Northampton, Southampton and Portsmouth, and the operator has plans to install more in other cities where it has trials this spring and summer.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i><span>Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? 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