On Sunday, Parisians participated in the city-wide referendum on scooters.
On Sunday, Parisians participated in the city-wide referendum on scooters. Over 89% of those voted to ban scooter rentals.
When electric scooters, now ubiquitous in many major cities, first arrived in Paris 5 years ago, they pioneered this modern urban transport. City officials made their rentals available to anyone over 12, envisioning them as an easy-to-use, eco-friendly choice for city residents.
But in a relatively short time, the scooters began to annoy drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, as users often ignored rules dictating where they could ride and then park after use.
When electric scooters, now ubiquitous in many major cities, first arrived in Paris 5 years ago, they pioneered this modern urban transport. City officials made their rentals available to anyone over 12, envisioning them as an easy-to-use, eco-friendly choice for city residents.
But in a relatively short time, the scooters began to annoy drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, as users often ignored rules dictating where they could ride and then park after use.
