Pulse Tasmania reports the decision follows years of complaints regarding safety risks, poor rider behaviour, and footpaths being cluttered with dumped devices.

Disability advocates had repeatedly warned the scooters posed a serious trip hazard for those with limited mobility.

Acting Lord Mayor Zelinda Sherlock says while there is interest in low-emission travel, the mixed model is no longer a fit for the city. A tender will soon open for a new operator to provide compact e-bikes instead.