Written Question
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Asked by:
Vicky Ford (Conservative - Chelmsford)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish (a) available data from the Government-sponsored e-scooter trials on the (i) number and (ii) number per million kilometers travelled of people killed or seriously injured in e-scooter incidents and (b) equivalent figures for (A) bicycles, (B) legally registered powered two wheel motorbikes, (C) passenger cars and (D) commercial vehicles; and whether he holds such data for incidents involving e-scooters not included in the trials.
Answered by Anthony Browne
Out of millions of trips completed since e-scooter trials began, the vast majority of journeys have been completed safely.
From 2020, DfT has been monitoring the frequency of casualties involving e-scooters. The majority of DfT reported road casualty statistics are based on STATS19 data, the system through which the police report road casualties. STATS19 collects data on e-scooter casualties, including those using private scooters, with data published regularly in e-scooter casualty factsheets. The most recent e-scooter factsheet can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-e-scooter-factsheet-year-ending-june-2023/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-e-scooter-factsheet-year-ending-june-2023.
In addition, the Department routinely publishes data on casualties in reported road collisions using all other modes of road transport based upon data provided by police forces via the STATS19 system, including figures for bicycles, motorcycles, cars, HGVs and LGVs. A comparison of the casualty rates for different modes of travel can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/657c4a0983ba380013e1b610/ras0203.ods. Data from STATS19 (2022) found the severity of injuries for e-scooters and pedal cycles to be broadly similar. The most common injuries across both modes were abrasions, sprains, and bruising.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Feb 2020
Transport
"I completely agree with my right hon. Friend on getting electrification of our cars and support his energy in doing so. Our electric cars obviously do need roads to drive on. May I therefore thank him for the contribution that he has made to making sure that my local ancient …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 23 Jan 2020
Public Transport: North Staffordshire
"My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. I can confirm that the issue exists across the country. In my constituency of Chelmsford, failing bus services in parts of the city are having a real impact. We have seen some services go. Does he agree that we need a medium …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Oct 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"T9. The permanent closure of the Army and Navy flyover has created a transport emergency across Chelmsford and mid-Essex. Can the Minister confirm that officials from the Department for Transport are working at pace with Essex County Council and focusing every effort on developing, funding and delivering a long-term solution …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Sep 2019
Thomas Cook
"We are living through a digital age, and businesses that do not adapt will struggle, but may I thank the Government for thinking about the people who have been affected here? What assistance is there likely to be for people who have bought flights or holidays that have not yet …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 18th July 2019
Asked by:
Vicky Ford (Conservative - Chelmsford)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
What progress he has made on opening new stations on the rail network.
Answered by Andrew Jones
Since 2010, some 42 new stations have been opened across the rail network.
The Government supports proposals for new stations that help provide a solution to local traffic congestion or fulfill a new opportunity such as a housing development, business/retail park or airport.
Good progress is made on proposals that provide a robust business case, a sponsor and funding.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Jan 2019
Delay Repay: Great Eastern Main Line
"I rise to speak in this Adjournment debate to give my extraordinarily strong support to my hon. Friend the Member for Colchester (Will Quince) and colleagues from across the east of England in the campaign to improve the Delay Repay compensation for users of the great eastern main line and …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Jan 2019
Delay Repay: Great Eastern Main Line
"Absolutely. I thank my hon. Friend for making that point so clearly. The passing loop will provide the incredibly overcrowded train line that goes across the east of England with more capacity, and that will enable stopping trains to be overtaken by fast trains. That will help people at Colchester …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Jan 2019
Delay Repay: Great Eastern Main Line
"I want to reinforce my hon. Friend’s point. The national rail passenger survey results have just been published, and the satisfaction of our railway users has dropped significantly. They are particularly dissatisfied with the information and complaints process. Some 48%—nearly one in every two passengers—report that they are dissatisfied with …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Jan 2019
Delay Repay: Great Eastern Main Line
"I thank my hon. Friend for telling us that he hopes we will be able to hear more news about Delay Repay within weeks. We have talked a great deal about the complaints that are received, and I receive many, but when we do positive things for our commuters, they …..."Vicky Ford - View Speech
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