The municipality says the decision was made to contribute to a “more organised, safer city with a more orderly and respectful public space for everyone.”
The proposal allows 60 days to implement the suspension of operations and the total removal of shared scooters from the municipality. In a press release, city hall says it is doing work similar to other European cities facing “similar problems.”
Carlos Moedas, president of the Lisbon City Council, says that “it was a necessary step that we had to take. The evidence of a problem of improper parking of these vehicles in public space and the restriction of the circulation of people.”
The president also mentions that soft mobility is crucial for the city; however, he states that “different modes have to coexist and guarantee the safety and respect for those who circulate in public space.”
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I thought it was a ban on two riders on a scooter at the same time.
Gets old following a couple of lovebirds sharing a half-dead scooter going up a hill 15 kph...
By Mark from Lisbon on 21 Oct 2026, 20:23
The ban on these electric scooters seems to be gaining momentum, all over. I do understand the basic idea but I absolutely do not agree with an outright ban. there is nothing wrong with these small vehicles, the issue is with the users. the primary cause of this unsafe situation is the total lack of regulation with respect with their use. This is a vehicle which is used on roads and street without any restraint or limitations ensuring the safety the user or citizens going about their daily activities. Banning these inappropriate, the authorities have the responsibility to ensure safety for all, just like it is done for any other vehicle, and this means respecting the rules of the public roads: traffic signals, wearing helmets, minimum age, essentially rules similar (not exactly like) to those applicable to motorcycles.
By JC from Beiras on 22 Oct 2026, 12:06