There is a hurdle

Politician wants to save Linz from rental scooter chaos

Rental scooters can be found all over Linz in the most unlikely places.

(Bild: Horst Einöder/Flashpictures)

First he relied on personal responsibility, then on towing away illegally parked e-scooters along with corresponding sanctions for those who park illegally - but it didn't work. Are the companions in Linz now threatened with extinction? VP city deputy Martin Hajart is considering putting the brakes on urban rental scooter rowdies. If it weren't for one hurdle ...

Rental e-scooters have been part of the cityscape since 2019 and are a popular mobility option, especially among the younger population. However, it is well known that the use of two-wheelers is not always friction-free. The problems range from illegal parking in urban areas to endangering cyclists, pedestrians or people with disabilities.