Based on the search results, it seems that there has been recent research conducted on the public perception of e-scooters in the UK. Specifically, the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned a social research project to explore public perceptions towards e-scooters and their use. This project included a nationally representative survey, telephone interviews, and an online community where participants completed a series of qualitative research activities [1][3].

The report on this research provides several insights into public attitudes towards e-scooters in the UK. According to the report, existing perceptions and attitudes towards e-scooters among non-users were largely negative, with concerns around safety being a primary concern. However, current e-scooter user views and experiences were generally positive, with many users citing benefits such as convenience and sustainability [2].

The report also explores the considered views of non-users, including their benefits, concerns, and considerations. It finds that while many non-users see the potential benefits of e-scooters, such as reducing congestion and emissions, they also have concerns around safety and the behavior of e-scooter riders. The report also provides insights into preferences for future e-scooter regulation and implementation in the UK, with many participants expressing a desire for increased safety measures and clearer rules around e-scooter use [2].

Overall, it seems that public perceptions of e-scooters in the UK are mixed, with existing attitudes among non-users being largely negative, while current e-scooter users have more positive views. However, there is also potential for increased acceptance of e-scooters among non-users, provided that concerns around safety and behaviour can be addressed, and appropriate regulations put in place [2].

1. A survey suggests that almost 40% of Britons agreed that e-scooters should be legal for use beyond private land, with sales expected to increase in 2023, following an increase of e-bike sales in 2022. The legalisation of e-scooters for use on public roads would depend on legislation.
2. E-scooters are used widely for personal short distance micro-mobility, and rental schemes have been introduced in more than 600 cities worldwide since they were introduced in 2017. Micro-mobility advocates consider e-scooters to have less impact on climate change, improving air quality by reducing congestion and using fewer resources than other modes of transport.
3. E-scooters’ destinations represent specific locations that users want to visit, and it was discovered that trips for business purposes are the most common use of e-scooters, followed by recreation and food. However, it was also discovered that e-scooters do not significantly increase the number of visits to such amenities.
4. A social research project examining public perceptions of e-scooters was conducted in the United Kingdom, including a nationally representative survey, telephone interviews, and an online survey.
5. The severity and patterns of orthopaedic injuries associated with e-scooter use in the UK were examined, given the growing popularity of e-scooters in urban areas as a new means of transportation.
6. A review of some of the participants in the UK’s shared e-scooter trials, as well as interviews with those planning to participate in the near future.
7. In almost all the studies reviewed, walking is the most frequently used travel mode substituted by shared e-scooter users, ranging from 30 to 60% of trips. cycling is rarely used as a substitution mode by shared e-scooter users, with most studies showing less than 10% substitution.
8. This article discusses how to reduce negative impacts of e-scooters on society, such as pedestrian injuries, parking clutter, and negative environmental impacts.
9. E-scooters were used by about 30% of respondents to ride to parking lots or access public transport services, indicating their potential as a connector to other modes of transport. Non-riders’ perceptions of the convenience, cost, safety, parking, rider behaviour, and usefulness of the e-scooter systems were more positive after system launch, indicating that pilot projects may improve public perception of e-scooters.
10. The UK government has stated that new rules to expand legal e-scooter use are a priority for the coming year. It also announced that it would pass legislation to create a new body to oversee the UK railways and to ban petrol and diesel-powered cars by 2030.