Dott, a European micro-mobility company, has been chosen as one of only three companies authorised to operate e-scooters in London. The trial will see the chosen e-scooter companies launching up to 6,600 scooters in the UK capital over the next 12 months.
According to Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils, Dott was selected because of its ‘dedication to safety and sustainability, their commitment to keeping all operations in-house, and their history of close collaboration with city stakeholders’.
Each Dott scooter will be equipped with a removable battery, recharged with renewable energy and serviced entirely by its own local full-time employees.
From June 7th onwards Londoners will be able to find, rent and ride a Dott within 7 London boroughs. Dott currently operates over 30,000 e-scooters in 16 cities in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Poland.
Henri Moissinac, CEO and co-founder of Dott, says: “We’re delighted to win the London tender, and this feels like just the beginning for Dott in the UK. We are proud to be a part of the trial and grateful to the TfL and London Councils for their trust. This decision is testament to the daily work of Dott’s local and international teams, who have been providing a high-quality, accessible and reliable service, since our foundation.”
Moissinac adds: “We are excited that we will soon be able to offer Londoners the best micro-mobility services, working closely with local authorities and other permit winners to build a better and more sustainable city.”
Duncan Robertson, General Manager of the UK for Dott, comments: “TfL and London boroughs must be credited for their amazing collaboration which has led to e-scooter mobility becoming a reality in London. This new addition to the capital’s transport mix will allow for greater flexibility for all, as well as supporting the city’s post Covid transport recovery. We look forward to working with TfL and London boroughs over the next 12 months to ensure the potential for this trial is fully realised.”
Headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Dott has secured $145 million in funding rounds. Seed and Series A were led by EQT Ventures and Prosus Ventures. Next steps for Dott include the deployment of electric bikes and the launch of e-scooters in new countries.
Keyword: European Micro-Mobility Group Dott Wins One of Three E-Scooter Tenders in London