We are thrilled to be expanding our service area in Canberra in time for Christmas. From today (Friday, 9 December), 132 square kilometres will be open to Neuron riders with Tuggeranong and Weston Creek joining the riding area and connecting people to the existing zones across Central Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin and Woden. With shared e-scooters now available across the entirety of our city, Canberrans can travel north to south and east to west using a range of shared paths and connecting links.

We are excited to extend the range of travel for riders in the city, while increasing the community’s access to safe, alternative and sustainable first and last mile transport options The expansion is set to be welcomed by local business within the new riding area after our recent national report, titled Shared Rides, Shared Wealth, revealed that two in three e-scooter journeys result in a purchase with a local business across Australia, with riders spending an average of $65 at local businesses per trip. 

Riders are encouraged to visit our industry-first, interactive online riding school ScootSafe Academy, developed in consultation with the Australian Road Safety Foundation which provides riders with city-specific e-scooter training materials and incentivised quizzes.

Brisbane’s shared micromobility programme with Neuron e-scooters and e-bikes will be rolled out in two new trial areas across across Greenslopes and Holland Park West, and Bulimba and Hawthorne. The expansion is set to support Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government’s ‘first and last mile’ trial, making it easier than ever before for Brisbanites to choose micromobility for their journey and connect to other modes of transport such as busway stations or ferry terminals.

Since launching on the streets of Brisbane in August 2019, Neuron riders have travelled more than eight million kilometres in the city. The expansion is set to be welcomed by businesses within the new riding area, with a recent rider survey finding that 66% of Neuron rides result in a purchase at a local business, boosting the local economy. The service expansion will also create 15 new locally sourced jobs.

Neuron e-scooters are fitted with a range of cutting-edge safety features. These include an app-controlled helmet lock that secures a safety helmet to the e-scooter between trips; and a topple detection feature that can detect if an e-scooter has been left on its side which then alerts an operations team to reposition it safely. Other innovations include a 000 emergency button which can tell if someone has had a fall and helps the rider call the emergency services, Voice guidance to educate and warn riders of how to ride safely, and a ‘Follow My Ride’ function that allows riders to share their trip with friends and family in real time, for added safety and peace of mind.

Our e-scooters and e-bikes have cemented themselves as an important and popular part of the transport mix and we look forward to being able to reach more people in the suburbs.

We’re running a series of  ScootSafe Workshops that will provide in-person training for e-scooter riders. The safety-focused workshops are facilitated by Neuron’s industry leading Safety Ambassadors, and are proudly supported by RAC.

The workshop series is aimed at first-time riders or those who need a refresher and will teach participants how to get started, and ride in a protected and supportive environment. Attendees will learn e-scooter skills including how to turn, break and park. They will also be educated on the WA riding rules and taught how to share the path with pedestrians.

The series will kick off with 8 workshops delivered at various locations across November and December. Over the summer and festive period, e-scooters are typically used by more people, some of whom will be new to e-scooters. ScootSafe Workshops will help participants be ready to scoot confidently and safely while following WA’s riding rules. 

Workshops are completely FREE and to help riders continue to practise their skills, all participants will receive a $20 Neuron credit. The first round of workshops will be held on the following dates and locations, with more to be announced soon. 

• Grindleford Reserve, Saturday November 12, 10am – 11am
• Charles Riley Reserve, Tuesday November 15, 5pm – 6pm
• Abbett Park, Thursday November 17, 3pm – 4pm
• Grindleford Reserve, Saturday November 19, 10am – 11am
• Charles Riley Reserve, Tuesday November 22, 5pm – 6pm
• Abbett Park, Thursday November 24, 6pm – 7pm

E-scooters are not only a great way to get around town, but also a strong driver of prosperity for local economies. We’re proud to launch the Australian version of our new Prosperity Report for 2022 titled Shared Rides, Shared Wealth to demonstrate the positive impact we’re making on local economies. We are also launching versions of the report specific to the UK and Canada.