Seven people have been banned from using e-scooters in High Wycombe and Aylesbury, it has been revealed - as Buckinghamshire Council looks to extend the scheme to different areas.

It is just over four months since two e-scooter pilots were launched in the two towns, providing 25 of the brightly-coloured vehicles for residents to use.

Since then, more than 10,000 journeys have been made in High Wycombe and 14,000 in Aylesbury and the number of scooters now in operation is 240.

Four people in High Wycombe and three in Aylesbury have been banned from using the e-scooters for "misusing" them, but Buckinghamshire Council says there have been no major incidents reported to them.

Members of the public can give anonymous feedback on the scooters and the council says it has been a mix of both positive and negative, with complaints that the scheme is a "waste of money" and too expensive to use.

Some also dislike the obstruction to the pavement where the scooter parking bays are located.

However, there was praise for the scheme offering a quick way to get around and Zipp Mobility for dealing with issues and complaints swiftly.

The council says discussions are ongoing with "several" town and parish councils looking to extend the schemes into areas beyond the immediate town centres.

Ian Thompson, corporate director for planning, growth and sustainability at Buckinghamshire Council, said: “We are pleased to see our trial e-scooter schemes have taken off so well in both Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

"Our studies show that despite a few minor incidents and negative comments which are to be expected, the schemes have been warmly received in both areas.

"Residents are discovering that e-scooters offer a new, easy and alternative way to get around town, whether popping to the shops, getting to and from work or for making your way home after an evening out.

"There is still some way to go before we will know if e-scooters are to become a permanent fixture in our towns and cities but it is fantastic to be part of this national pilot exploring alternative and more green modes of transport.

"In the longer term this feeds into our ambition to improve air quality in Buckinghamshire and reduce carbon emissions."

E-scooters are currently only permitted to be used on public roads as part of a registered Government pilot scheme.

It remains illegal to ride a privately-owned e-scooter on any road, pavement, cycle lane or track.