The Prague City Council has rejected a motion to ban shared electric scooters, leaving the situation unregulated. The Prague 1 district in particular has strongly criticised the delay in implementing effective measures to protect pedestrians and preserve the quality of life in the city centre.
The deputy mayor of Prague, Zdeněk Hřib (Pirate Party), was unable to push through his plan to ban shared electric scooters in the capital. Yesterday, the city council voted on the corresponding motion. The proposed new regulatory mechanism was intended to regulate the use and parking of shared electric scooters. With the rejection of the proposal, the situation regarding shared e-scooters in Prague remains unregulated. Critics argue that without clear rules, public safety and order on the streets could be compromised.
The Prague 1 district has expressed its clear opposition to the ongoing delay in finding an effective solution for managing shared electric scooters. Yesterday’s rejection of the regulatory proposal by the Prague City Council confirms that the city leadership’s approach to date has brought no progress – despite repeated warnings about the impact on safety, public order and quality of life in the city centre.
Back in April 2025, Prague 1 submitted its own proposal for a zonal ban on shared electric scooters. The proposal is based on the current Road Traffic Act; it is clearly worded, easy to monitor and enforce. The zones where e-scooters are banned would be regulated by appropriate traffic signs, with exceptions granted on an individual and transparent basis. A similar model has already proven successful in regulating Segways.
“Our goal is to introduce measures that protect pedestrian safety and preserve the dignity of public space in Prague’s historic centre,” said Vojtěch Ryvola, transport commissioner for Prague 1 (GEN). “We expect the city administration to seriously consider our proposal.”
Terezie Radoměřská, mayor of Prague 1 (TOP 09), emphasised the urgency: “The situation is serious, and in our view there is no room left for experimentation. Pedestrians are repeatedly endangered on the streets of Prague 1, with scooters blocking the way for senior citizens, parents with prams and people with reduced mobility.”
The Prague 1 district is therefore urging city leadership to end the delay and comprehensively address the submitted proposal. It is also calling on other city districts to join the initiative in order to work together to ensure a safe and liveable public space for all Prague residents.
