Ebike Tyre ChangeAuthorities 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.
Authorities are moving to clamp down on the situation, including people riding on pavements and sometimes with more than one person on board.
To read more – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/25/rome-to-impose-new-rules-to-curb-wild-west-e-scooter-incidents
I’m glad to hear that Rome is taking steps to regulate the use of e-scooters! As someone who’s experienced the chaos caused by reckless riders, I think these measures are a great step forward.
Thank you for sharing your experience with reckless e-scooter riders, Wan Yee Chia! We completely understand the frustration and safety concerns that come with improper use. It’s great to see Rome taking proactive steps to address these issues and ensure a safer environment for everyone. At Eko Life, we’re committed to promoting responsible e-mobility practices and supporting initiatives like these. If you have any questions or concerns about our products or services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877.
I agree with the restrictions on e-scooter use to adults only. It’s about time someone took responsibility for their actions and didn’t put innocent pedestrians at risk.
We appreciate your understanding on the importance of responsible e-scooter use, Rizal! At Eko Life, we’re committed to promoting a culture of safety and respect for all road users. The new regulations in Rome are a step towards achieving this goal, and we hope to see similar measures implemented in our operating areas as well. If you have any concerns or questions about our products or services, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877.
I’m a bit skeptical about the effectiveness of these measures, but I suppose it’s better than nothing. Let’s see how they’re enforced and if it actually makes a difference.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Leah! We understand your concerns about the effectiveness of these measures. However, we believe that taking steps to regulate e-scooter use in Rome is a crucial step towards ensuring public safety and addressing the issues you mentioned. It’s great that the city is taking proactive measures to address overcrowding and reckless behavior. Let’s indeed monitor how these measures are enforced and if they make a positive impact. If you have any further concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877.