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London's e-scooter trial scheme launches today (Image: vjkombajn)

A year-long e-scooter trial begins today in London in a bid to reduce air pollution and congestion, and Richmond Upon Thames is one of a handful of boroughs taking part.

You can find a scooter, begin and end your journey in six London boroughs today, these are: Richmond, Ealing, Canary Wharf, The City of London, Hammersmith and Fulham and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

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London's e-scooter trial scheme launches today (Image: Richmond Council)

Today marked the start of Richmond's 12-month trial of e-scooters on roads and cycle lanes as part of the wider London scheme.

The trial is part of TFL's effort to reduce air pollution and congestion by encouraging people to use their cars less, particularly for short journeys.

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