We are living in an era of rapid technological advancement. Had someone predicted a dozen years ago that electric scooters would populate city streets, many would likely have been sceptical. Yet, reality has proven the doubters wrong. These modern, self-propelled devices have gained widespread popularity in many parts of the world, including Poland. However, not all cities embrace them; some residents hold less favourable views about electric scooters.

In Madrid, public sentiment towards electric scooters and their users is overwhelmingly negative. For months, the Spanish capital has seen protests, with demonstrators voicing concerns over scooter riders' reckless and irresponsible behaviour. Additionally, protesters have highlighted the problem of scooters being abandoned haphazardly in areas not designated for their parking. In response, local authorities have heeded residents' concerns and made significant decisions to address the issue.

The authorities in Madrid have responded to the concerns of protesting residents. In September, the city revoked the licences of three foreign electric scooter operators—Lime, Dott, and Tier Mobility. To regain their licences, these companies were required to implement parking controls and limit customer usage. According to the mayor, these measures have not yet been implemented. As reported by Polsat News, the operators have been given until 25 October to remove all scooters from Madrid's streets.

In official statements, representatives from Lime and Dott said they had not been informed of any specific deadline. Lime stated that the company would take appropriate action once it received formal notification. Dott indicated it would assess both operational and legal options after reviewing the mayor's office communication. A representative from Tier Mobility declined to comment.

Source: polsatnews.pl