The City of Launceston received the data from operators Beam and Neuron as part of the trial which started on December 17.

The average trip has been 2.5 kilometres, including people using the scooters to travel from the northern suburbs of Mayfield, Mowbray and Alanvale into the city. Royal Park and City Park were the two most common places to start and end trips.

Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten said it showed the scooters could have benefits for those coming from areas with lower rates of vehicle ownership.

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"Rider data indicates a large number of trips have originated from low socio-economic suburbs where access to private motor vehicles is lower than the city's average," he said.

Several incidents have been publicised since the launch of the trial, including a collision between a rider and an elderly woman in Hobart, a collision with a service dog in Launceston and concerns about the scooters blocking footpaths for people with a disability.

Cr van Zetten said the operators had been responsive to safety concerns.

"Both Beam and Neuron have already made changes to their operations in Launceston based on feedback from the council and the public, and will continue to do so. This includes introducing slower speed zones in highly pedestrianised areas," he said.

"Providers are also increasing the number of staff in Launceston to respond to poorly parked e-scooters and to encourage responsible riding.

"We're continuing to encourage residents to provide feedback about rental e-scooters in Launceston - including aspects which are working well and those which need improvement - and continuing to work with stakeholders like Tasmania Police and the state government."

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The rollout started after the state government passed legislation last year allowing them to be ridden in public areas.

Neuron Tasmanian regional manager Nick Chang said they could identify people doing the wrong thing via the use of GPS, logged trips and registration plates.

"It's fairly easy to identify the small number of riders who are violating the rules," he said.

The company believed reports of irresponsible riding would reduce over time "as people get more familiar with the service".

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Discussions are ongoing with Burnie and Devonport councils to further the rollout into more Tasmanian cities later this year.

Devonport City Council acting general manager Jeffrey Griffith said they were monitoring the trial in Launceston and Hobart.

"Devonport will be interested to learn from other cities in Tasmania who have begun using e-scooters about their safe use and the steps taken by the providers to minimise the risk to users and the community," he said.

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