Nottingham City Council is ambitious in providing the best transport services for our city. We are working to build a sustainable and integrated transport network that allows people to move around easily, quickly, and affordably. We lead the way with trialling new transport technologies, being one of the first cities in the UK to pilot wireless charging for electric taxis, e-scooters and integrated ticketing. As part of this innovation, we are trialling mobility hubs.

What are mobility hubs?

The hubs bring together a variety of active, shared and low-carbon transport modes in a convenient place while providing connectivity to public transport networks. They include e-bike and e-scooter hire, electric vehicle charge points, car club rental, and public transport.

Some of the hubs will also provide bike maintenance stations and public space improvements, including additional planting and seating to be used by the community.

The mobility hub sites have been selected in accessible locations either close to local centres or transfer points on the integrated transport network.

The mobility hubs aim to:

• Promote a shift to sustainable travel
• Promote a greater sense of place
• Provide an accessible, safe and secure area

As a minimum, each mobility hub will have:

• At least three modes of transport facilities co-located together e.g. public transport access, car club, e-scooter parking and e-bike hire points
• Some form of community facility e.g. a meeting space, seating with tables or other amenity
• Green or environmental features e.g. through tree planting, planters, planting improvements
• Signage or markers identifying the hub e.g. a totem or pillar

Key benefits of mobility hubs include:

• Improving connectivity between employees, businesses, public transport and public spaces
• Expanding access to key services for the 38% of Nottingham households without access to a car or van
• Providing health and wellbeing benefits associated with an increase in active travel
• Reducing carbon emissions and local air pollution produced by the transport sector

What’s next?

• Work is close to complete on all hubs and will be operational by October 2025
• The sites are strategically spread across the city
• Once the hubs are in use we will look at how the facilities have been utilised and what has/hasn’t worked. This will help with the potential future phase of developments in other parts of the city to create a network of hubs which integrate with the existing transport network

We’ve tried to answer a few more frequently asked questions here…

What is a mobility hub? A Nottingham mobility hub is a recognisable place which offers a range of active, shared, electric and transport modes alongside enhanced facilities and information features to attract and benefit residents and visitors.

It typically includes facilities for public transport, e-bike and e-scooter hire, EV charging, car club, and other mobility services. Many sites also include improvements to public spaces such as planting and seating, and enhanced accessibility.

What services are available at a mobility hub? Mobility hubs in Nottingham include a variety of transport modes and facilities which may include:

• Bus stop
• E-bike hire
• E-scooter hire
• Secure bike parking with the Nottingham Cycle Park scheme
• Bike maintenance tools
• EV charge points
• Nottingham’s Enterprise Car club
• Tram stop
• Seating
• Solar lighting
• Signage
• Green spaces and planting improvements

What do mobility hubs provide?

• Spaces for more people to access different types of sustainable transport
• Ways of decreasing road congestion to make it easier and quicker for residents, visitors and workers to travel around the city
• Improvements to air quality while supporting the council’s aims to be carbon-neutral by 2028

Where can I find my  nearest mobility hub?

• Lambourne Drive, Wollaton, NG8 1GR
• Percy Street, Old Basford NG6 0JW
• Dales Centre Library, Sneinton, NG2 4HJ
• Bulwell Station Car Park, Bulwell NG6 9AA
• Winchester Street Car Park, Sherwood NG5 4BD
• Bridgeway Centre Car Park, The Meadows NG2 2JA

How were these sites chosen? A number of reasons such as the need for further EV infrastructure, areas of high e-scooter and e-bike usage, ownership of land, proximity to public transport, and opportunities to improve public space.  

How can residents provide feedback and find information on where future mobility hubs could be located? Please email us here: [email protected]

How does the council afford mobility hubs? There was no cost to the city council. Grant funding was provided by Government’s  Future Transport Zone scheme. The grant is being used to trial new technology and keep Nottingham at the forefront of  high-quality, efficient travel.

Are mobility hubs safe to use? Mobility hubs are designed with safety in mind, including good lighting, clear signage, and accessible facilities. They are maintained regularly to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Who is responsible for maintaining the mobility hubs? Nottingham City Council is responsible for maintaining the mobility hubs. Sites will be checked on a monthly basis with planting maintenance taking place every two weeks.

How do I report a problem at my mobility hub? Please email [email protected] and this will go straight to the team responsible.

How do I use the transport facilities at a mobility hub? Guidance for the various transport is provided below:

Enterprise Car Club

Car Club – Transport Nottingham

To Join Nottingham’s Car Club Click

Nottingham Automated Daily & Hourly Car & Van Hire | Enterprise Car Club

Lime e-bike

Click below for information and FAQs on the e-bike scheme

Hire a bike – Transport Nottingham

Dott e-scooter

Click on the link for information on using a Dott e-scooter

Electric scooter rental trial – Transport Nottingham

BP EV Charging

Click on the link below for more information on using BP Pulse EV charge points

Public EV Charging | bp pulse UK

If you have any issues using the EV chargers please call 0800 464 3444

Nottingham Cycle Parks

Nottingham Cycle Parks – Transport Nottingham

And any enquiries can be sent to: [email protected]

Can I charge my electric vehicle there? Click on the link below for more information on using BP Pulse EV charge points

Public EV Charging | bp pulse UK

If you have any issues using the EV chargers please call 0800 464 3444