Regulation of electric scooters in Europe: rules, challenges, and impact on shared mobility services

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

Vienna and Spain regulate e-scooters after initial boom, facing issues like illegal parking and speeding.

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Vienna has implemented stricter regulations for electric scooters after an uncontrolled boom, requiring shared scooters to be parked in designated areas and reducing operators from nine to two. Despite these rules, over 50,000 fines were issued in less than two years for issues like illegal parking, riding on sidewalks, and excessive speed, while e-scooters used for deliveries are also causing problems. In Spain, the trend involved moving from deregulation to municipal restrictions; national laws established personal mobility vehicles but allowed cities significant control. Madrid implemented a capped system that led to license revocations in 2024, while Valencia is cited as a positive model with strict controls. Common issues across both cities include accidents, improper parking, and rule violations, leading some cities to ban scooters from public transport due to battery fire risks.

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