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Florence Votes to Ban Rental Electric Scooters in 2026

Move comes amid safety concerns and coincides with new focus on bike sharing. Florence city council has voted to end its electric scooter rental service, primarily over safety concerns, with the measure taking effect from 1 April 2026. The decision will see the Italian city end its collaboration with scooter sharing companies, part of a trial arrangement that has been renewed twice since its launch five years ago. The council said the reason rel…

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De Telegraaf

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Mandatory Helmets and Insurance Ignored: Florence Pulls the Plug on Electric Scooter Rentals

The electric rental scooter, often used by tourists, will be banned in Florence. It is the first Italian city to abolish the controversial mode of transport, according to Italian media reports. They have also been abolished in Paris and Madrid. The ban in Florence will take effect on April 1st of next year.

10 hours ago·Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Corriere Della Sera

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Little Safety and Wild Stop, Florence Is the Opener and Says Stop to Scooters for Rent

Delibera di Palazzo Vecchio. The managers: "We were amazed, we were never involved"

15 hours ago·Italy

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ANSA

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Scooters in Sharing, Stop in Florence Since April 2026

'Potential systematic violation of the Road Code' (ANSA)

1 day ago·Italy

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elnorte.com

Catch Scooters in Regions

Critic scooters gain ground in Monterrey; users and specialists highlight benefits and risks to their use.

12 hours ago

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Handelszeitung

Florence Banishes Rental E-Scooter From Coming Year

The Italian city of Florence will banish rental e-scooter from its streets and sidewalks next year. The stop will take place on 1 April 2026, as the Italian news agency Ansa wrote.

13 hours ago

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