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Rome micromobility regulation development

Overview

Rome officials initially debated potential restrictions on electric scooters and bicycles in the Via Roma pedestrian zone following reports of unsafe riding and pedestrian safety concerns. Assessors Chiara Foglietta and Marco Porcedda indicated they were investigating whether to limit or ban scooter transit in the area to protect tourists and pedestrians.

Following these deliberations, the Rome City Council approved new guidelines for free-flow sharing services for electric scooters and e-bikes. The regulations establish a public tender process to select up to three providers for each vehicle type under three-year authorizations.

New requirements include mandatory helmet use, vehicle registration plates, identification markings, and third-party liability insurance. To manage urban decorum, the rules mandate parking in designated stalls, the use of sensors to prevent tandem riding, and a maximum vehicle age of 24 months. Operators must also remove vehicles left in unauthorized areas within six hours.

Entities

Rome · Marco Porcedda · Andria · Chiara Foglietta

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Rome approves new guidelines for e-scooter and e-bike sharing

    Rome has approved new guidelines for electric scooter and e-bike sharing services, introducing stricter parking rules, mandatory helmets, and a new tender process for operators.

  2. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Rome considers scooter restrictions in Via Roma pedestrian zone

    Rome officials are considering limits or bans on electric scooters in the Via Roma pedestrian zone to improve safety for tourists and pedestrians following reports of reckless riding.

Sources

7colli.it · andriaviva.it · askanews.it · kappaelle.net · milano.notizie.it · radioroma.it · teleradiosciacca.it · tuttoasroma.it