00:00E-scooters will disappear from Newcastle at the end of May after operator Neuron confirmed it is
00:06ending its trial in the city. The scheme launched in February 2021 and was repeatedly extended
00:13while the government considered whether e-scooters should become legal transport. Newcastle City
00:19Council says many residents benefited from the service while Neuron claims journeys replaced
00:24hundreds of thousands of car trips, reducing emissions. Concerns were previously raised about
00:31dangerous riding and underage users. The company says almost every journey was completed safely
00:36and customers with active passes will receive further information about refunds before operations
00:42end on the Saturday.
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