Electric scooters for hire have returned to Buckinghamshire trial areas.

The scooters, which were temporarily removed from Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Princes Risborough, are now back under the management of Voi Technology, a leading European e-scooter operator.

Riders will need to download Voi's app and register an account to use the new e-scooters.

Users of Zipp, the previous e-scooter operator, have been informed about how to download the Voi app and start using their e-scooters.

This will allow them to continue enjoying the convenience of e-scooter travel.

All the safety features, locations, parking bays, and operating hours remain the same with Voi.

However, the pricing is cheaper, with monthly and daily passes, as well as pay-as-you-go pricing, available.

There are also discounts for certain groups, including NHS staff and students.

Steven Broadbent, Buckinghamshire Council's deputy leader and cabinet member for transport, said: "I am pleased to confirm that our trial e-scooters are now back in Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Princes Risborough with our new supplier, Voi.

"These e-scooters are the only ones legally permitted on Buckinghamshire highways and we will continue to work with Thames Valley Police to raise awareness of this.

"For riders, it will work with Voi in much the same way as before, although pricing is even cheaper and daily and monthly passes are also available.

"Just be sure to download their app and set up an account before you need to ride.

"You can get your first 30-minute ride free with the code H2UK.

"We appreciated the patience of riders whilst we worked with Zipp to secure a new supplier."

The e-scooters, part of a Department for Transport trial until May 2026, were removed at the end of June due to Zipp Mobility's insurance provider withdrawing from the UK market, forcing Zipp to stop operating.

The e-scooters proved popular, with nearly 350,000 rides covering more than 500,000 miles taken since the scheme was introduced.

Buckinghamshire Council has therefore partnered with Voi to continue the trial.

Voi has now assumed full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the e-scooter scheme, helping to support a "green" alternative to local travel that is convenient, clean, and affordable.

James Bolton, Voi's UK general manager, said: "We are proud to be working with Buckinghamshire Council to give Bucks residents and commuters a safe, affordable, green choice to get around.

"As the UK's leading e-scooter provider working across 14 towns and cities, we'll bring our experience of running a sustainable, responsible e-scooter hire service that helps reduce emissions and connects people with local public transport."