Why e-scooters are going to start 'shouting' at Melbourne riders

Shared e-scooters in Melbourne's CBD are set to start 'shouting' at riders breaking the law by riding on the footpath or carrying a passenger.

Cameras have been placed on 25 of the city's shared Lime and Neuron e-scooters to trigger audio alerts to tell riders they aren't doing the right thing.

The cameras are part of the state government's e-scooter trial and are designed to crackdown on users flouting the law.

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"There has been frustration felt by members of the community about people breaking the rules and causing a nuisance around the city," Melbourne Acting Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said.

"We have listened and we have acted."

The trial of the shared scooters began in February 2022 and has so far facilitated more than five million rides.

It was extended by another six months earlier this year.

The trial has been welcomed by many Melburnians, but has frustrated others, with many near-misses and injuries caused by the scooters.

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