Lime scooters have caused some issues in Salford, however.
Salford Quays councillor Jonathan Moore said in 2024 that they were being used by children to race down car parks, causing noise disturbance to local residents.
Lime introduced stricter verification checks in response, but Moore said there were still some ongoing problems.
Salford deputy mayor Mike McCusker said there had been problems with pavement riding and inconsiderate parking, but explained that Salford Council was working with Lime over the issues.
Manchester City Council said that if the trial were to go ahead then it would be conditional on the approval of Greater Manchester Police, disability groups, councillors and other key stakeholders, as well as sourcing an operator.
It would be run on a commercial basis, with no cost to the council, the spokesperson added.
The council said the move would be further scrutinised by officials before a decision is made on whether to move ahead with the plans.
Ed Ingram from Lime said since their scheme launched in Salford in 2021, “e-scooters have proven themselves to be a safe, affordable and important part of active travel in the city”.
Lime confirmed riders must be aged 18 or over and have to complete an ID scan to confirm their age.
Suspected underage riding should be reported with the time and location to its help centre so it can take action, they added.
The Department for Transport has been approached for comment.