European cities increasingly restrict shared e-scooters due to safety and public space issues, leading to bans or regulations.
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More European cities are restricting shared electric scooters due to public pressure stemming from problems like illegal sidewalk riding, speeding, improper parking causing obstructions, and accidents. Athens is currently addressing this issue with thousands of unpermitted scooters, and its mayor plans designated parking zones and bans on certain streets. Cities like Vienna and Vilnius have implemented regulations requiring scooter parking only in marked areas, leading to reduced numbers and speed limits. Paris and Madrid have enacted complete bans following public referendums or due to safety concerns regarding operator control. In Prague, a new regulation for shared transport will manage bike and scooter parking through contracts with operators, though scooters are not explicitly covered yet due to resident complaints. Other Czech cities are also implementing restrictions, such as reduced speed limits or bans in pedestrian zones. A unified European legislation is suggested by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), proposing standards like a 20 km/h maximum speed and minimum age requirements.
