Dott is set to expand its service in the West of England to 24 hours a day. This round-the-clock service will commence at midnight on 1st October 2025 and give residents and visitors in Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire the freedom to travel using Dott services, anytime, day or night.
Dott already provides e-scooters and e-bikes across the West of England, with a strong track record of integrating sustainable mobility into local communities. In partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, the move to 24/7 operations will improve access and flexibility for all users. It is also expected to deliver particular benefits for those working in the night-time economy, offering a safe and reliable way to get home safely.
“By expanding our service to operate 24/7, the West of England will join cities like Nottingham, Paris and Berlin in offering its residents greater flexibility and offering a safe, sustainable travel solution for those working late. Safety is at the heart of our approach, and we’re committed to encouraging responsible riding across the region”, says Iqbal Ahmed, Head of Public Policy UK & Ireland at Dott.
To ensure safety at all hours, Dott has strengthened its in-app safety messaging, reminding riders to stay visible, follow traffic rules, and never ride under the influence. Riders can also access the Dott Safety School for additional training on how to travel responsibly, day or night.
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, added: “We know how handy e-bikes and e-scooters are for some people to get around our towns and cities. They are an important and growing part of our transport mix. I know that Dott moving to 24/7 will be welcomed particularly by people who work night shifts in the West. Workers in our hospitals and in hospitality will soon have more options to choose from, alongside new night buses.
“Since the summer, we have been working to strike a better balance. Working with Dott, we have already increased responsible parking and, with councils, will be rolling out more marked parking bays. Using GPS, Over 4,500 fines have been issued since Clare Moody, the Police & Crime Commissioner, and I launched Scoot Safe in August: cutting bad parking by almost a third in just four weeks.
