Halfords, a British retailer, experienced a 450% increase in e-scooter sales over the past three weeks, reflecting a growing demand for alternative transportation options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the private use of e-scooters being illegal on UK roads, sales have soared as people seek to avoid public transport.

Rental e-scooter trials have been allowed since early July. Xiaomi's Mi 1S and Mi Pro 2 models have been particularly popular among buyers.

Research conducted by Halfords in partnership with YouGov found that a majority of the British public supports e-scooter legalisation and would consider using them for commuting.

The Transport Select Committee has also urged the UK government to legalise e-scooters.

“New research published by the Redditch-based business also showed that a majority of the public support their legalisation and would consider travelling to work on one. The survey, conducted in partnership with pollster YouGov, found that 55 per cent of Britons think e-scooters help the environment, while 53 per cent agree they ease congestion.”

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