# Lisbon electric scooter regulation debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-electric-scooter-regulation-debate > Updated: 2026-10-21T16:31:27.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4. In Lisbon, the Automóvel Clube de Portugal (ACP) has collected approximately 20,000 signatures to trigger a municipal referendum regarding the city’s shared electric scooter systems. This initiative, which exceeds the legal requirement of 5,000 signatures, seeks to address concerns over pedestrian safety, sidewalk accessibility, and high accident rates. The ACP reported over 1,300 scooter-related accidents in 2024 and more than 5,000 since 2019. Following this petition, Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas addressed the issue at a United Nations Global Road Safety Campaign, describing the current management of scooter parking and improper riding behaviors as a “great chaos.” While the Mayor previously negotiated a 50% reduction in the number of shared scooters, he indicated that further interventions may be necessary if operators fail to prevent risky behaviors, such as riding against traffic. By October 2026, Mayor Moedas escalated his stance, announcing plans to end shared electric scooter services in the city. On October 19, 2026, he proposed the suspension of the shared electric scooter system, citing circulation and safety issues such as vehicles being ridden against traffic and obstructing sidewalks. Municipal data indicated that services recover more than 1,200 improperly parked scooters every month. This proposal drew political criticism: the Livre party accused the administration of using the ban to hide years of inaction, while the Socialist Party (PS) argued the suspension undermines a popular referendum initiative and suggested focusing on the Gira bike-sharing system instead. On October 21, 2026, the Lisbon City Council approved the suspension and total removal of shared electric scooters. The decision establishes a 60-day period for the cessation of operations and the removal of all vehicles from public spaces. Officials stated the move aims to create a “more organised, safer city with a more orderly and respectful public space for everyone.” ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Lisbon to suspend and remove shared electric scooters Lisbon will suspend and remove all shared electric scooters within 60 days to improve public space safety and pedestrian mobility, while expanding the city's Gira cycling network. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbon-to-suspend-and-remove-shared-electric-scooters ### 2026-10-19: Lisbon proposes suspension of shared electric scooters Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has proposed suspending shared electric scooter services to address safety risks, improper parking, and pedestrian accessibility issues in the capital. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbon-suspends-shared-electric-scooter-system ### 2026-09-28: Lisbon Mayor pledges action on electric scooter safety Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas announced plans to tackle the “great chaos” caused by electric scooters, citing safety risks like riding against traffic and improper parking. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbon-mayor-pledges-action-on-electric-scooter-safety ### 2026-09-23: Lisbon residents petition for referendum on shared electric scooters The ACP has gathered 20,000 signatures in Lisbon to demand a municipal referendum on whether to end the use of shared electric scooters in the city. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisbon-scooter-use-may-face-municipal-referendum --- Cite as: Lisbon electric scooter regulation debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lisbon-electric-scooter-regulation-debate