Parisians have spoken, with more than 90 percent of voters supporting a ban on e-scooter rentals in the French capital. This decisive vote has led to an official prohibition on electric scooter rental services in Paris. Consequently, the three prominent operators in the city – Lime, Dott, and Tier – have taken action by withdrawing their fleets of scooters.
The move to ban these scooters comes as a response to growing concerns about their impact on the city’s streets and sidewalks. Issues such as scooters obstructing pedestrian pathways and contributing to accidents have been at the forefront of this decision. As a result, Paris authorities have made the decision to enforce this ban, which has led to the removal of these popular modes of transport from the urban landscape.
Paris now joins other cities around the world that have implemented similar bans or regulations on e-scooters. While these vehicles offer a convenient and eco-friendly means of transportation, the challenges they pose to public safety and infrastructure have prompted authorities to take action. For now, the sight of Lime, Dott, and Tier scooters zipping through Parisian streets is a thing of the past, as the city adjusts to this new restriction.
(Response: Yes, Lime scooters are banned in Paris, along with those operated by Dott and Tier. This decision follows a vote where more than 90 percent of voters supported the ban on e-scooter rentals in the city.)