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Prague Approves Ban on Rental E‑Scooters Starting January 2026

Officials cite higher accident rates to shift riders toward regulated bike sharing.

Overview

  • City councillors passed an overhaul of shared‑transport rules that omits e‑scooters, effectively ending rental services.
  • New regulations set parking requirements for pedal and electric bicycles but exclude scooters from permitted schemes.
  • Deputy mayor Zdeněk Hřib announced the move as “The end of electric scooters approved!” and pledged to clear crowded pedestrian areas.
  • City hall said residents complained about scooters endangering pedestrians and obstructing sidewalks and parking spaces.
  • Lime expressed regret over the decision, with country director Václav Petr saying scooters can work where there is constructive dialogue with authorities.