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Lisbon moves to ban electric scooters amid rising accidents and clutter
Lisbon plans to prohibit electric scooters after three years of rules that failed to curb speeds, parking issues and vehicle numbers.
Three years after introducing stricter regulations for shared electric scooters, Lisbon has seen increased accidents and abandoned devices on public spaces. Mayor Carlos Moedas highlighted dangerous riding patterns and the growing problem in a video posted on X. The city council is set to vote on a complete ban on the vehicles.
Why it matters
The ban could reshape urban mobility and affect scooter companies operating in Lisbon.
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