Overview
- The municipal cabinet approved the measure on November 23, setting shutdown of sharing fleets by March 31, 2026 to allow operators to wind down operations.
- Officials say the free‑floating model creates a risk of systematic Code of the Road violations despite police checks, with persistent helmet gaps, theft of provided helmets, poor parking and riding in prohibited areas.
- Bird, Bit and RideMovi criticize the decision as lacking consultation, point to strong usage and safety features, and signal possible legal appeals, with Bird saying it is evaluating action before the regional administrative court.
- Florence becomes the first Italian city to discontinue rental e‑scooters, following bans in Paris in 2023 and Madrid in 2024, with Prague planning a similar prohibition from January 2026.
- City policy shifts to expanding bike‑sharing with more bikes, fleet renewal and better pricing, while privately owned e‑scooters may continue to circulate under the national rules.