
Mayor Carlos Moedas announced the suspension of the electric scooter rental system due to dangerous behavior of users.
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There have been numerous accidents involving electric scooters in Lisbon.
Carlos Moedas, quoted by Lisbon media on Friday, said that the electric scooter rental system "has become a disgrace." As he pointed out, the reason is the dangerous behavior of some users of these vehicles.
We are stopping this scooter rental system (...) because we want Lisbon with empty sidewalks that are safe and easily accessible, where everyone can move safely - said the mayor.
Over 1.5 thousand injured
According to Portuguese police estimates, 10 people have died in accidents involving electric scooters in Lisbon so far. 1,530 people were injured, including 88 seriously.

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