A garda in Dublin has been summoned to appear in court charged with dangerous driving after he pursued and was involved in a collision with a teenage girl on an e-scooter.

The force said it was a ‘great reminder to only use suitable vehicles on our major roads’

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

An electric scooter caught fire in Szombathely, Hungary, resulting in significant material damage but no injuries.

A young deer in Zagreb's Pantovčak area caused an accident by suddenly running into traffic and colliding with a scooter driver. Footage of the incident quickly spread on social media.

A traffic accident occurred on Adamičeva Street in Ljubljana when a moped rider collided with an electric scooter rider. The scooter rider sustained minor injuries.

Following a series of fatal and serious accidents, Cypriot lawmakers are debating a proposal to completely ban electric scooters, with a bill submitted to the House transport committee.

Electric scooters assembled in Greece have been delivered to the Hellenic Post (ELTA) and are ready for use on Greek roads, offering an economical, quiet, and emission-free way to deliver mail.

Guests at a camp on Cres Island apprehended two burglars, aged 21 and 24, who were attempting to steal a scooter, a TV, and jewelry, holding them until the police arrived.

Gogoro, a Taiwanese electric scooter manufacturer, is predicting double-digit growth in its sales, signaling a positive outlook for the electric vehicle market in Taiwan.

A politician from the SVP party was slapped in Zurich by an e-scooter rider who called him by name, marking a new escalation in violence against politicians of the People's Party, following previous incidents like syrup attacks and smeared homes.

A 17-year-old on a scooter was hit by a bus in the center of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, after reportedly running a red light. The accident was captured by a dashcam.

The city council of Turku, Finland, has approved new vehicle towing fees, which will now include charges for moving incorrectly parked electric scooters starting in March.

A Croatian Army employee is accused of injuring his minor son in Petrinja, who allegedly fell onto glass after being pushed by his father in a fit of anger over the son riding a scooter.

The number of traffic fatalities fell to its lowest in decades in 2025, data shows. However, accidents with elderly pedestrians and young scooter riders are causing concern among experts.

The administrative court (Tar) in Tuscany has rejected a request to suspend Florence's decision to ban electric scooters starting April 1st.

Leo Woodall is set to co-star with Sydney Sweeney in the film adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel 'Custom of the Country'.

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

A 17-year-old was murdered in Loutraki, Greece, by a peer during a meeting to resolve a dispute over a scooter. The suspect later turned himself in to the police.

An unusual traffic accident occurred in Zagreb when a deer ran onto the road and collided with a scooter rider. The rider was unharmed, and police note frequent wildlife sightings in the area.

A report indicates a rise in head injuries among cyclists and e-scooter users in 2025, with treatment costs reaching three billion euros, while most accidents still occur in households.

Sébastien Delogu, a candidate for mayor of Marseille, acknowledged making an 'error' after being filmed riding a scooter without a helmet, explaining it was 'for fun among colleagues' on a 'private parking lot'.

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...

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.

Citizens in Albania organized a protest in front of the Ministry of Interior against the ban on scooters, displaying placards and accusing the minister of misleading them about new regulations.

The right lane of Av. Boavista has reopened with a 30km/h speed limit, implemented to allow bicycles and scooters to coexist safely with vehicles, mirroring practices in other major European cities.

A gendarme in Gironde, France, was injured after being hit by an 18-year-old scooter driver who refused to stop. The suspect later turned himself in and was taken into custody.

A man in Chania, Greece, was filmed dangerously transporting a mattress on his scooter on a main road with traffic lights, ignoring the risk to his life.

Valencia has introduced a new local police unit that will patrol bike lanes on electric scooters. Twelve officers will cover 200 kilometers of the cycling network to enhance safety and reduce accidents involving personal mobility vehicles.

Hero Bangladesh has launched two new models, the Glamour X 125 motorcycle and the Xoom 125 scooter, expanding its product offerings in the market.

ACC figures in New Zealand show a significant increase in e-scooter related injuries, with approximately half of all new claims from early 2026 involving individuals under the age of 25.

Honda announced it will begin selling a new electric scooter next month that can be operated with a moped license. This move comes as major manufacturers increase focus on electric motorcycle development due to stricter emission regulations, intensifying competition in the market.

An amateur football match in Malatya was brought to a halt when a spectator threw a scooter from the stands, striking the assistant referee.

After a fast kick-off in Australia, e-scooter hire crackdowns fuelled by safety concerns have seen shared ebikes pull ahead Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Rental ebikes are booming in popularity as e-scooter hire operations decline across Australia amid what some have labelled a “moral panic” about safety. The ebike boom has been led by Sydney, where the number of vehicles on streets nearly doubled in 2025 as the US operator Lime deployed thousands more. Continue reading...

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.

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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.

Police in central Athens have launched a crackdown on e-scooter riders, enforcing regulations to improve safety and order in the city.

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.

The Transport Ministry has proposed adopting Germany’s marking system for electric scooters to curb reckless use, avoiding the need for a costly device registry. Senior ministry official Afroditi Kofterou told a parliamentary committee there is no uniform European approach to scooter problems, with each country using its own system. After consulting stakeholders, the ministry proposes […]

Gardaí in County Louth, Ireland, seized an e-scooter from an eight-year-old boy, stating on social media that they 'don't want to be seen as killjoys' but enforcing regulations.

A Spanish article highlights an ultra-reflective jacket designed for night-time activities like running, cycling, or scootering, emphasizing its affordability.

A judge was asked not to disqualify Svetoslav Trifonov (46), who drove through a red light on Malahide Road in north Dublin and knocked down an e-scooter rider.

A 25-year-old scooter rider was seriously injured after colliding with a car on Alexandras Avenue in Athens and was transported to the hospital.

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...

Numerous citizens are facing issues due to a Ministry of Interior decision to indefinitely block scooter circulation, with increasing reports of police escorting minors without parents or psychologists, prompting calls for investigation into police brutality.

Injured man remains in critical condition after punches, kicks and being struck with e-scooter

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

Actress Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun were seen singing karaoke together, captured in a video that suggests a fun outing.

Actress Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun were seen having a cozy lunch in Santa Barbara, reportedly spending lavishly.