Overview

• His Sunday posts included a photo of two shared e-scooters blocking a garage entrance and an adjacent sidewalk.
• He confirmed filing an official complaint with Tübingen’s Ordnungsamt after discovering the obstructing devices.
• Palmer said he would not move the scooters himself, citing their weight and the challenges posed to elderly residents, wheelchair users and parents with strollers.
• The incident underscores the broader challenge in Tübingen of reconciling e-scooter convenience with orderly public space management.
• His remarks have drawn nationwide media attention and reignited debate over Tübingen’s e-scooter regulations.