Liverpool John Lennon Airport partners with Bolt to launch dedicated e-bike and scooter spaces

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has partnered with Bolt to introduce dedicated parking bays for its shared scooters and e-bikes at the airport.

Bolt launched their Liverpool wide e-scooter and e-bike service earlier this year bringing shared mobility to south Liverpool for the first time and this further development is seen by the airport as an important transport option, particularly for staff travelling to and from early-morning and late-night shifts, when public transport to the airport is unavailable.

Bolt have 2,000 e-scooters and 150 e-bikes covering the entire city, including Speke and Garston and the new parking bay provides a dedicated area close to the main employee site entrance, within the free drop-off/pick up public car park.

With the first flights from LJLA typically departing at around 6:00am year round, check-in, security, operations and retail colleagues are all required to be on-site well before public transport begins running. Currently, staff travelling to early shifts often have no option other than driving or taking a taxi.

Bolt’s e-scooters and e-bikes – which operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – offer an affordable, low-emission alternative and fit with the airport’s commitments to improve public transport access for both passengers and employees.

Passengers can also use the dedicated bays, giving those travelling light, a last-mile option between the airport and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Robin Tudor, LJLA’s Head of PR & Communications commented:

“Staff working on shifts here that start and end outside of public transport operating hours are always looking for transport alternatives, particularly if they don’t have access to a car and so we are really pleased to be working with Bolt to help resolve some of these issues.”

Georgia Heathman, Bolt’s UK Policy Lead, said:

“Getting to the airport for an early shift isn’t easy. By working with Liverpool John Lennon Airport to install dedicated parking bays, we’re giving staff a reliable, affordable way to start and end their day, and offering passengers a sustainable last-mile option.”

The scooters and e-bikes available at the airport are part of Bolt’s wider Liverpool fleet, which includes the UK’s first solar-assisted shared e-bikes, distance-based pricing to encourage slower and safer riding, and industry-leading safety features such as AI-powered parking validation and a pre-ride test to prevent drunk riding.

Research commissioned by Bolt in the UK shows that four in ten e-bike users ride to train stations or other transport hubs, while more than a third use e-bikes for commuting to work, highlighting the role shared micromobility can play in connecting people to key destinations.

The Liverpool John Lennon Airport partnership underlines Bolt’s continued investment in sustainable urban transport across the UK and follows the company’s wider Liverpool launch earlier this year.

Find out more on the Liverpool John Lennon Airport website.

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