Today, electric scooters are still very popular, especially among urban dwellers. If their heyday was during the Covid-19 crisis, now their use has become a habit. It must be said that this alternative form of transport is practical, fast and much less tiring than a bicycle. In addition, many companies offer self-service scooters, making life easier for users. But they have also been controversial for several years. The behavior of users, which can be dangerous, is in question.

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To reduce age?

Therefore, the government decided to act in this context. To do this, he wants to change the rules to reduce the risks. Among the considered measures, raising the minimum age from 12 to 14 yearsas explained by Clément Beaune, Minister of Transport ” the minimum age for using an electric scooter on public roads will be raised from 12 years to a minimum of 14 years to protect the youngest“. It remains to be seen how this measure will be concretely implemented once it enters into force, which cannot be delayed.

The end of scooters?

But that’s not all, because self-driving electric scooters may eventually disappear from Paris. On April 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., a vote will be organized in the capital so that citizens can have their say. If it is unfavorable, then you can use this mode of transport eventually just get banned. Other cities are also fighting against scooters, which are considered dangerous on public roads.