Regarding electric scooters, the situation is chaotic not only in Lithuania: while our country is implementing strict regulations, other countries are only just beginning to introduce them

Friday, May 30, 2025

Delfi

Athens and Vilnius address e-scooter chaos with new regulations, parking zones, and speed limits.

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The article compares the challenges and solutions regarding electric scooters in Athens, Greece, and Vilnius, Lithuania. In Athens, the mayor has declared the situation a “complete chaos” due to scooters obstructing pedestrian areas, and the municipality is planning to restrict their use in certain streets, designate specific parking zones, and impose heavy fines on companies leaving them improperly parked. Currently, thousands of scooters operate in Athens without municipal permits. In Vilnius, measures have been implemented since 2023, including restricting parking to designated areas, increasing the number of parking spots, and enforcing speed and traffic restrictions. Furthermore, Lithuanian law has been updated to regulate electric micro-mobility devices, setting age requirements, defining permissible routes, and mandating the use of helmets for riders under 18.

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