In a landmark move, Paris has officially banned rental e-scooters from its streets after a citizen referendum showed overwhelming support for the decision. The ban took effect after years of debate over safety concerns, reckless driving, and pedestrian accidents caused by the vehicles.
City officials said over 90% of voters supported the ban, citing congestion, pollution, and mismanagement of parking. Private e-scooters are still allowed, but rental services like Lime, Tier, and Dott have withdrawn their fleets.
This move is being closely watched by urban planners in Asian cities like Dhaka, Delhi, and Kathmandu, where similar concerns around micro-mobility are rising.