Statement regarding Beam e-scooters
Date published: 4 September 2024
Townsville City Council has ended the agreement with e-scooter company Beam to operate in Townsville.
Council is continuing its investigation into the company’s non-compliance with the contractual conditions, given recent revelations of Beam’s under reporting of active scooters.
Council has communicated this decision to Beam and asked for the prompt removal of all Beam e-scooters from Townsville’s public spaces by 2 October 2024.
E-scooters were introduced to Townsville following the establishment of a commercial permit system in 2020, and Council is reassessing the options for future e-scooter operations within Townsville.
Council’s agreement with Beam included a cap of 300 e-scooters to ensure the amenity of the city’s open spaces and the safety of footpath users.
