Brussels to Ban Shared E-Scooters From 2027
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Faced with an increase of 26% of the injured involved in electric scooter accidents in a year, the Brussels region decided to abolish this mode of transport from 2027.
Brussels to ban shared e-scooters from 2027
The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead.
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Since 2027, Brussels will prohibit the use of rental electric scooters, with regional authorities calling for an increase in the number of accidents, problems related to their parking and their use in criminal activities.The decision affects operators Bolt and Dott, whose licences expire at the end of 2026.
Following the cities of Prague, Paris, Madrid, and Melbourne, Brussels is also introducing a ban on shared electric scooters. According to local authorities, these e-scooters, which people rent via an app, cause too much nuisance, injuries, and dangerous situations. The ban will take effect next year, Belgian media report. In Brussels, 666 people were injured last year following an accident involving an e-scooter. That is an increase of a quarte…
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