Article 60RKB Rome to impose new rules to curb ‘wild west’ e-scooter incidents

Rome to impose new rules to curb ‘wild west’ e-scooter incidents

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Tom Ambrose
from on (#60RKB)

Authorities concerned about riders speeding, mounting pavements and abandoning vehicles

Authorities in Rome are to impose new electric scooter rules, such as restricting use to adults with ID, after a number of crashes and near-misses in the city.

The e-scooter rental market has boomed in recent years, with 14,500 scooters currently available in the Italian capital, provided by seven licensed companies.

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