Upgraded Rental E-Scooters Hit Isle Of Wight Streets

Isle of Wight commuters and visitors will benefit from new rental e-scooters for hire across the region, as Voi invests in upgrading its vehicles.

Voi says it has added the new and improved Voiager 5 model, helping more people to make safe, green, affordable trips.

Features of the Voiager 5 include:

• Interchangeable batteries with Voi e-bikes to drive operational efficiencies 

• Accessible handlebars, designed following feedback from riders - that are easier to use for people with smaller hands – typically women – with the throttle, brakes and bell being easier to reach

• A central integrated phone holder

• A more sustainable rental e-scooter, made from 30% recycled materials, with many of the scooters’ components reusable or recyclable.

• Turn signals that automatically turn off

• Larger front wheels, which enable better stability

Over 150,000 rides were recorded in the region throughout May, the highest since the scheme began in 2020.

This was 13,000 more rides than the previous monthly record, marking the continued growth in ridership. 

James Bolton, Voi’s UK General Manager, 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."

Kayleigh Richter, Transport Strategy Officer at the Isle of Wight Council, 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”