Lyubertsy bans electric scooter rentals pending police approval
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Electric scooter rentals have been banned in the Moscow suburbs of Lyubertsy and Kotelniki as of early April 2026. The bans aim to regulate scooter use and improve safety on public roads and sidewalks, affecting rental companies and users in these areas. Moscow city authorities are also planning to ban riding electric bicycles on sidewalks, indicating a broader move to control electric personal transport in the region.
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- •Lyubertsy banned electric scooter rentals on April 1, 2026, pending approval from local traffic police.
- •Kotelniki imposed a similar ban on electric scooters on April 2, 2026.
- •Moscow city announced plans to prohibit riding electric bicycles on sidewalks as of April 2, 2026.
- •The bans affect rental companies operating electric scooters and users relying on them for urban mobility in these Moscow suburbs.
- •Local authorities cited safety and regulatory concerns as reasons for the bans.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If local traffic police approve electric scooter rentals in Lyubertsy rental companies could resume operations, restoring mobility options for residents and users in Lyubertsy.
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