Vincent council has followed the City of Perth and suspended its e-scooter hire service following the death of a pedestrian.

The decision came just days after Perth hit the brakes on its own program, in the wake of the collision involving a hire scooter which cost local Thanh Phan his life on Saturday May 31.

Vincent’s trial has been paused “until further notice” as the council undertakes a safety review. Both Neuron Mobility and Beam scooters have been removed from the streets and can no longer be hired in the meantime.

Mayor Alison Xamon said the tragedy prompted an urgent rethink.

“We were very saddened to hear about the tragic accident in the City of Perth,” Ms Xamon said. 

“Our condolences are with the family.

“Like our neighbours at Perth, we’ve decided to temporarily suspend our trial so we can review the safety of the hireable e-scooters and consider ways to improve this service—or whether it needs to continue at all.”