Paris to ban rental e-scooters from September 2023
The decision of Paris to ban rental e-scooters is not surprising. Paris, the city of lights, has become one of the most congested cities in Europe. All sorts of transportation crowd the streets of Paris, with over 2 million inhabitants and millions of tourists each year.
In recent years, electric scooters have become increasingly popular in the city. They have also caused many problems, including accidents, noise pollution, and sidewalks blocked with abandoned scooters. To tackle these issues, the Paris City Council has announced a ban on rental e-scooters from September.
The city has been trying to regulate the use of these devices for a while. In 2019, the Paris City Council introduced a set of rules for e-scooter operators. Such as limiting their speed to 20 km/h, requiring ...