Overview
- Prague’s city council approved the citywide ban on rental e‑scooters on October 20, with the rules taking effect in January 2026.
- The restriction covers use on streets and sidewalks, responding to persistent complaints about scooters left obstructing public space.
- Authorities point to a rise in scooter-related accidents, including some fatal cases, as a core justification for the decision.
- A local referendum in the first municipal district earlier in October recorded 82% support for a parking ban on rental e‑scooters.
- Rental bicycles will remain available under new contracts that designate parking areas and charge operators roughly €1 per bike each month.