Kadıköy Mayor announced that electric scooters occupying the sidewalks in the district will be collected. On the other hand, it was announced that a referendum will be held in Paris, the capital of France, to ban these vehicles. So why is the debate on this topic growing? Let’s see together.
starting to appear every day. electric scooters, has become seriously popular in recent years with the advantages it offers. So much so that people are now turning to this type of transportation instead of using public transportation or walking for short distances for affordable prices. But the debate about scooters is likewise growing day by day.
While the discussions continued, there were some developments about electric scooters from both our country and Europe. In the information coming from Kadıköy district of Istanbul, it was seen that the municipality was preparing to take a step.
Electric scooters on the sidewalks in Kadıköy will be collected
Kadıköy Mayor Şerdil Dara Odabaşı talked about the situation of the rapidly increasing number of scooters in the district. Odabaşı emphasized that scooters were parked incorrectly on the pavements. that they will collect all those who block the passage of pedestrians told.
In addition, the Mayor emphasized that there are much more electric scooters in the district than there should be, and stated that the number is 4-5 times higher than the legal limit. They have no plans to ban Odabaşı said that they wanted to regulate the scooters due to injuries and sidewalk occupation.
Statement from Martı CEO
Oğuz Alper Öktem, CEO of Martı, Turkey’s largest electric scooter rental initiative, made a statement on the subject. Stating that the numbers are correct, Öktem stated that they are always open to support and cooperation on the pedestrian priority municipality approach.
Scooters may also be banned in Paris
capital of france from Paris However, a step was taken to ban these tools directly. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the scooters were on for the weekend. ban He stated that a referendum will be held on April 2 and the future of these vehicles will be determined by the Parisians. Hidalgo, who is not satisfied with the scooters, added that he will respect the decision of the people if the result of not being banned.
There are many reasons why the scooter that fills the streets of Paris wants to be banned. Mayor of these vehicles not environmentally friendly while the companies that provide this service not treating their employees well says. The reason behind stating it is not eco-friendly may be the environmental impact of producing the scooters or the use of energy from fossil fuels for charging. Still, it’s worth noting that electric scooters are a much more sustainable option compared to cars.
Why is the debate about Electric Scooters getting bigger and bigger?
Let’s take a look at why these tools are dividing people in half. Perhaps the biggest reason behind this security. Recently we’ve heard of scooter crashes that lead to serious injuries and sometimes death. Although they do not occur very often, the biggest reason for these is the lack of use of protective equipment. We can say that it is essential to use these equipments in order to prevent possible accidents.
On the other hand, another reason is that scooters to the sidewalks parking. Many people stress that scooters are left unconsciously on pavements, thus blocking the path of pedestrians. Likewise, those who drive these vehicles carelessly from the sidewalk, those who put other people at risk, those who ride a scooter with two or even three people are also the reasons behind the debates. In other words, unconscious use is the biggest source of these problems. That’s why people using scooters need to follow the rules and be more careful. At the same time, we can say that increasing deterrent penalties for violations may work.
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So what do you think about electric scooters? What steps do you think should be taken about these tools? You can share your thoughts in the comments.