A research team from the Vienna University of Technology and the Austrian Institute of Technology is testing a new braking assistance system for e-scooters that can recognize the rider and wet surfaces.

Brussels has implemented a radical solution by completely banning rental e-scooters from its streets, citing an overwhelming number of problems associated with their use.

The city of Brussels has implemented a ban on rental e-scooters. This decision aims to address issues related to their use within the urban environment.

Brussels has decided to ban free-floating e-scooters, acknowledging a failure to regulate and control their misuse, aiming to restore usable sidewalks in the capital.

Hajdúszoboszló, a popular spa town in eastern Hungary, has banned the use of electric scooters from several locations starting in July, with the government expected to decide on new national traffic regulations soon.

Lime e-scooters are being removed from Stockholm, leaving Voi and Bolt as the remaining operators, a decision based on an unusual political agreement that has sparked strong reactions.

The Ministry of Interior in North Macedonia announced intensified controls on motorcyclists, moped riders, and e-scooter users. The focus will be on proper protective equipment, vehicle technical soundness, driving licenses, and adherence to traffic rules.

Trygg Trafikk (Safe Traffic) in Norway is concerned about the illegal and dangerous trend of using shopping carts as seats on e-scooters, warning against what they call "madness on two wheels."

Authorities in Louth, Ireland, are implementing a crackdown on scrambler bikes and e-scooters, with the initiative dubbed "Grace's Law" aiming to prevent further tragedies.

Over 3,500 children were injured and eight killed in traffic accidents last year in Austria, a record high, with e-scooters identified as a contributing factor, prompting calls for higher age limits.

The AA's principal policy adviser has called for tighter rules on increasingly powerful e-bikes and e-scooters, which are causing difficulties for police as they hit the market.

Millions of couriers, often young men without formal training, keep China's metropolises running, working long hours on e-scooters as a last resort for employment.

New traffic rules have come into effect in Austria, requiring e-scooters to have indicators and mandating helmet use for children under 16 on e-scooters and under 14 on e-bikes.

A survey indicates that approximately a quarter of young adults admit to riding e-scooters while intoxicated at least once, with many also incorrectly believing e-scooters can carry multiple riders.

An experience report explores the challenges and benefits of using e-scooters for urban mobility, highlighting their flexibility and the constant negotiation for space in traffic.

Gardaí in Ireland arrested two youths and seized e-scooters and electric bicycles suspected of being stolen or used in robberies, in response to hijackings along the Grand Canal Greenway.

Despite the tightening, the Road Safety Board recommends wearing a helmet regardless of age.

The UK government is implementing new regulations to monitor fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters, following a record surge in such incidents in 2025.

A new draft law in Dubai proposes to hold parents accountable for the misuse of e-scooters by minors, according to Emarat Al Youm.

Shenzhen has implemented a sweeping clampdown on electric two-wheelers ahead of a key regional forum, disrupting daily routines and highlighting tensions between safety and mobility in the 'city of scooters.'

BJP President JP Nadda announced a series of election promises for Puducherry, including free gas cylinders, e-scooters, and scholarships, ahead of the upcoming polls.

New subscription models for e-scooters and e-bikes are making them cheaper than traditional public transport, intensifying competition for urban commuters.

Starting April 1st, Latvia will enforce stricter regulations for users of electric scooters and similar personal mobility devices, particularly impacting their use on city sidewalks, a move that has met with dissatisfaction from the industry.

Malaysia is reviewing its regulations concerning the use of e-scooters, with discussions underway to strengthen existing laws to ensure public safety and order.

Queensland has implemented a ban preventing children under the age of 16 from operating e-bikes and e-scooters.

A discussion is emerging in Germany regarding liability for e-scooters, suggesting that owner liability could help bring more order to their use in urban environments.

A survey among readers of a major newspaper highlights public concerns regarding the safety of e-scooters, prompting a community discussion on the topic.

Hanoi plans to ban gasoline-powered mopeds in a few months to combat severe air pollution, transitioning the city's transport to electric scooters, which may increase living costs.

During a targeted control, Vienna police seized several tuned e-scooters, including one that reached a speed of 76 km/h, significantly exceeding the legal limit of 25 km/h.

Exclusive: State parliament’s inquiry will propose a crackdown amid concerns over injuries and deaths Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Children should be banned from riding ebikes and e-scooters until they turn 16 and then require a driver’s licence to use one, a Queensland parliamentary inquiry will recommend. The state parliament’s inquiry into e-mobility safety and use is expected to finish its report this week, more than a month early. Continue reading...

A recent survey indicates that nearly half of Germans advocate for an absolute alcohol ban for drivers of cars and e-scooters. The poll also revealed the number of individuals who drive with higher blood alcohol levels than currently permitted.

Gardaí in Wexford, Ireland, are continuing their efforts to enforce regulations against underage users of e-scooters.

Italy's Highway Code introduced stricter rules for e-scooters in 2026, addressing questions such as whether two people can ride and if helmets are mandatory.

Residents in Zurich Leutschenbach report daily incidents of children on e-scooters endangering pedestrians, including a three-year-old child. Police are aware and warn of injury risks and penalties.

Voi, an e-scooter company, has responded to alarms regarding accidents, stating that not all incidents involve their e-scooters and that they feel unfairly targeted in accident statistics.

Greece's transport ministry is preparing draft legislation that would ban minors from riding electric scooters nationwide and restrict ATV rentals to drivers who have held a standard car license for at least five years. This effectively raises the minimum age for ATV rentals.

Greece is introducing new road traffic reforms ahead of the summer tourist season, banning rental companies from providing motorcycles, scooters, or quad bikes without helmets and requiring five years of license-holding before renting a quad.

A new report highlights significant differences in regulations for rental e-scooters across Finnish municipalities, including varying speed limits, parking rules, and night bans.

Portugal's Social Democratic Party (PSD) is advocating for mandatory helmet use for electric scooters and electric bicycles, advancing a bill that would also require reflectors and impose fines up to 150 euros. The party acknowledges the positive impact of diversified mobility options but emphasizes safety concerns.

The city of Bergen, Norway, will introduce a permanent ban on rental e-scooters in specific central areas, including Torgallmenningen and Festplassen, starting May 18.

A group of approximately 40 masked youths riding e-scooters were observed on Vienna's Danube Island, prompting a police response. The youths subsequently fled the scene to evade authorities.

During a targeted operation in Vienna, police inspected 69 e-scooters and confiscated 13 that had been illegally modified, with the fastest reaching speeds of 66 km/h.

A new traffic law (StVO-Novelle) in Austria, effective May 1st, will classify e-scooters as vehicles, requiring them to have turn signals, and mandating helmets for riders under 16 years old (under 14 for e-bikes).

According to the Finnish Road Safety Council (Liikenneturva), a recent survey indicates that one in four young people in Finland have ridden an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.

Lime, supported by Uber, has launched its electric bike service in Japan, marking a strategic pivot from its previous focus on e-scooters in the country.

The city of Porto will conduct a study on the safety and impact of e-scooters, following the death of a young person in an accident, to consider measures to enhance safety.

In Frankfurt, e-bike sharing is gaining traction as an alternative to e-scooters, which have become more prevalent than rental bicycles. While one provider has withdrawn, another is stepping in to fill the gap in the market.

Experts are cautioning against modifications that allow e-scooters to reach speeds of up to 120kmph, advocating for more stringent regulations to ensure user safety.

Concerns about the safety of e-scooters are growing in Slovenia following two fatal accidents within the last month. Authorities are questioning their safety on roads as their popularity increases, leading to more violations, often due to speeding.

Starting May 1st, new regulations for e-scooters in Austria will require vehicles to be equipped with turn signals and mandate helmet use for riders under 16 years old, though many existing scooters may not be retrofittable.

Police in Salzburg, Austria, discovered parts of numerous stolen e-scooters in a 49-year-old's apartment after locating a previously stolen device, suggesting he may be responsible for a series of thefts.

The landscape of urban commuting is evolving as new subscription services for e-scooters and e-bikes offer cheaper alternatives, heating up competition with traditional public transport.

Austria's road traffic regulations have been amended, introducing new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds, including a new blood alcohol limit and a helmet requirement for e-scooters.

Swiss authorities have issued warnings regarding the potential risks and safety concerns associated with the increasing use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

The Austrian coalition government is planning a wide range of initiatives, including a fuel price brake, social media ban, curriculum reform, asylum pact, and regulations for e-scooters.

The German federal government has approved a draft law that aims to hold e-scooter rental companies more accountable for damages caused by accidents, particularly those resulting from carelessly parked e-scooters, following a significant increase in such incidents.

Estonia's Riigikogu is set to review proposed amendments to the Traffic Act that would introduce age verification and usage limits for rental e-scooters and mopeds, aiming to improve safety.

Slovenia has increased the age limit for using e-scooters and other light motor vehicles from 12 to 15 years old, effective today.

Sadiq Khan promises to create ‘world-leading urban space’, with remaining traffic removed this summer Plans to pedestrianise London’s Oxford Street have been given the official go-ahead, with the mayor, Sadiq Khan, promising to create a “world-leading urban space”. The remaining traffic – buses and taxis but also bikes, e-scooters and pedicabs – should be removed this summer, after a second public consultation on reshaping a central stretch of the capital’s famous shopping street. Continue r...

Drugs valued at more than €20,000, cash and weapons also found during operation in Cabra, Finglas and Blanchardstown

A man who fell off an e-scooter in front of a police officer while intoxicated received a 1.8 million forint fine and a one-and-a-half-year license suspension in Hungary, sparking debate as e-scooters are not yet recognized by traffic laws.

The city of Brussels will ban rental e-scooters starting in 2027 due to a significant increase in accidents, which resulted in 666 injuries last year.

Following other major cities, Brussels has implemented a ban on electric shared scooters, citing excessive nuisance, injuries, and dangerous situations caused by the app-rented devices.

Gardaí conducted a 'day of action' in Westmeath, resulting in the seizure of 11 e-scooters, various drugs, and a knuckle duster.

As children increasingly use scooters, e-scooters, bicycles, and rollerblades in warm weather, authorities are highlighting the importance of safety measures to prevent a high number of injuries. The article provides tips on how to safely use these devices.

Sweden has seen a significant increase in accidents involving e-scooters, with a notable number of incidents affecting children and resulting in serious injuries.

An approved amendment to the Road Traffic Act will introduce several important changes starting in September, affecting drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and users of increasingly popular e-scooters.

Greece plans to introduce a bill to parliament that would prohibit the use of e-scooters by minors, following a sharp increase in injuries, particularly among young riders.

New legislation regulating the use of e-scooters came into force in Cyprus, increasing the minimum age for riders to 17 and introducing stricter rules for personal mobility devices.

The city of Bergen has announced a total ban on electric scooters specifically for the public squares of Torgallmenningen and Festplassen.

E-scooters annoy pedestrians, lead to many accidents, and do nothing for the environment. Why are they still everywhere?

The article discusses the evolving landscape of rental e-scooters, examining how strict regulations in cities like Vienna are creating order while simultaneously leading to a comeback in smaller communities.

An opinion piece from Der Standard invites community discussion on the issue of speeding e-scooters, questioning whether to report incidents or ignore them.

Dubai has announced the launch of a new police unit, effective May 1, dedicated to monitoring e-scooters and bicycles to enhance safety and regulation.

Following an increase in traffic accidents involving e-scooters, an overview of the applicable traffic rules for users of these small vehicles has been provided in Luxembourg.

A new amendment to Austria's road traffic regulations (StVO-Novelle) will require young riders of e-scooters and e-bikes to wear helmets starting May 1st. The Road Safety Board (KFV) reminded the public of these changes and advocated for a general helmet mandate for all riders.

Parliament has approved new regulations for e-scooters, raising the minimum age limit for riders to 17 years old. The new rules also include tighter technical standards, while proposals for a complete ban were rejected.

During a special operation in Vorarlberg, Austrian police found ten e-scooters that had been technically modified to exceed the legal speed limit of 25 km/h, with one reaching 75 km/h.

A janitor at Drska Primary School in Slovenia was attacked by teenagers who were riding e-scooters on the school premises.

A report in Britain indicates that fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters reached a record high last year, prompting the President of Cycling Ireland to warn about dangerous, unregulated batteries bought online.

VinFast Auto has indicated robust demand for its e-scooters during the month of March.

A new subscription model for e-scooters and e-bikes is intensifying competition for urban commutes, offering potentially cheaper alternatives to traditional public transport. This shift could change how people travel to work in cities.

A public forum is discussing the implementation of a helmet mandate and new regulations for e-scooters, inviting community input on the topic.

Swiss authorities have issued warnings and highlighted the various risks associated with the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, urging caution among users.

E-scooters are being deployed in the SS15 area of Malaysia to address "last-mile" transportation needs.

Penn State University has requested that students refrain from bringing e-scooters back to campus after break, citing safety and logistical concerns.

Garda seizures of illegal high-powered e-scooters, scrambler bikes, and other similar vehicles have significantly increased since last year, though there is no apparent crackdown on shops selling these illegal vehicles.

An article discusses the phenomenon of 'looking, not seeing' among UAE drivers, explaining why they might fail to notice children on e-scooters, leading to safety concerns.

A bike advocacy group has praised a New Zealand government proposal to allow children under 12 to cycle on footpaths, part of a broader set of transport changes including allowing e-scooters in cycle lanes and mandating one-meter passing gaps for drivers.

PRAN Group plans to invest Tk 500 crore into a new venture focused on manufacturing motorcycles and e-scooters.