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 public, shared and sustainable transport modes in a convenient place, contributing to Nottingham’s integrated transport network. Facilities include e-bike and e-scooter hire, electric vehicle charge points, car club rental and public transport stops.
Some of the hubs will also provide bike maintenance stations and public space improvements, including additional planting and seating to be used by the communities they serve.
The hubs are designed to be visible, safe and accessible spaces, tailored to meet local needs and improve the area.
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 has been completed at five of the six sites and they are operational: Lambourne Drive (Wollaton), Dales Centre Library (Sneinton), Bulwell Station (Bulwell), Winchester Street (Sherwood), Bridgeway Centre (The Meadows), with the EV charge points currently being installed at Percy Street (Old Basford) and expected to be completed at the end of November.
- We will now start to look at how the facilities have been utilised and, in time, 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
Frequently asked questions:
What services are available at a mobility hub?
Mobility hubs in Nottingham include a variety of transport modes and facilities, such as:
- E-bike hire
- E-scooter hire
- Bus stop
- Tram stop
- Secure bike parking with the Nottingham Cycle Park scheme
- Bike maintenance tools
- EV charge points
- Nottingham’s Enterprise Car Club
- Seating and tables
- Solar lighting
- Signage to identify the hub e.g. a totem
- Green spaces and planting improvements
Where can I find my nearest mobility hub?
The six initial sites are:
- 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 do I use the transport facilities at a mobility hub?
Guidance can be found using the links below:
E-bike hire (operated by Lime)
E-scooter hire (operated by Dott)
EV charge points (operated by bp pulse)
Nottingham Car Club (operated by Enterprise)
How were these sites chosen?
A number of reasons were considered 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 suggestions for future mobility hub locations?
When the hubs are in use from November 2025, further information will be available here on how to provide feedback.
In the meantime, if you would like to suggest a location for a future mobility hub, please email us here: [email protected]
How are the mobility hubs funded?
Funding for these sites was provided by the Future Transport Zone scheme. Nottingham City Council was successful in bidding for the grant funding from the Department for Transport and invested in a number of projects, including mobility hubs to improve connectivity and further encourage use of public transport. The grant is being used to trial new technology and keep Nottingham at the forefront of innovative 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. A full inspection will take place on a monthly basis, alongside more regular spot checks and planting maintenance every two weeks.
How do I report a problem at a mobility hub?
Please email us here: [email protected]
