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Pernik city introduces 200 shared scooters, sparking polarized public reaction despite official support for the initiative.

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The municipality of Pernik recently announced on its Facebook page that 200 modern shared scooters are now operating in the city streets as an alternative to car traffic, meeting high safety and control standards. This announcement generated a wave of comments, mostly negative despite some positive ones, reflecting how scooter topics consistently evoke strong feelings among people, similar to the case in Pernik where the mayor views electric scooters favorably.

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