Obstacle revealed to first Scottish electric scooter trial in Glasgow

Scots face an indefinite wait to legally ride electric scooters on roads – despite pilot schemes getting underway in several English cities.

The UK Government has fast tracked trials of e-scooters to increase green transport options, but Scotland on Sunday has learned that the more lengthy approval process north of the Border means it is uncertain when Scotland will be able to take part.

Riders can now hire e-scooters in towns and cities such as Middlesborough, Milton Keynes and Northampton. Birmingham and the West Midlands follow next week.