Great Yarmouth's e-scooter service has been suspended by the company behind it, because of growing frustration with the government about delays on bringing in new rules for the devices.
Ginger - which runs the trial scheme in partnership with the borough council - announced the decision on its app this week.
The message read: "The e-scooter service in Great Yarmouth is run on a trial basis with private investment whilst the government decides on how to legalise e-scooters and wider micromobility."These trials were meant to last one year, starting in 2020. The government has recently announced they will require more than six years to decide, still providing no certainty for operators.
"We have tried all we can to provide continuity, but the indefinite delay is making it very difficult for operators, especially British operators like Ginger."
The message states that the company is currently reviewing its operations and trying to find ways of coming back to the town.
During the trial 26pc of the town's 18 to 29-year-olds had a registered Ginger account, and more than 250,000 miles had been ridden - enough to circle the earth ten times.
The company has been contacted for comment.
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