A grey metal sign with a red circle and a small symbol of an e-scooter – since this week, it has been a familiar sight at the entrance to Nerudova Street. What at first glance seems like a minor detail marks a turning point: Prague 1 is the first district in the capital to implement a no-entry rule for e-scooters.
As the first district authority in the Czech capital to do so, Prague 1 has installed a traffic sign prohibiting e-scooters from entering – with exceptions for delivery traffic and special municipal permits. The signs have recently been placed at the beginning and end of Nerudova Street, near Malostranské náměstí, exactly where collisions between riders and pedestrians have occurred repeatedly in the past.
According to officials, the district is responding to numerous breaches of regulations by shared scooter users, including frequent rides on pavements, sometimes resulting in injuries. Those wishing to enter the restricted zones can apply for a permit; the decision lies with the district authority.
“While politicians at the city council are still debating, we are taking action,” emphasises Transport Councillor Vojtěch Ryvola. For him, pedestrian safety takes precedence over the commercial interests of sharing providers: “The chaos in the Lesser Town had become unacceptable.” If a city-wide solution is not found by 1 November 2025, Ryvola has announced that the ban will be extended to additional streets.
The Prague City Council rejected a proposal to ban shared electric scooters in June this year. At the time, the Prague 1 district was particularly critical of the delay in implementing effective measures to protect pedestrians and preserve the quality of life in the city centre. This time, however, the measure was coordinated in advance with the Prague City Hall’s transport department, and no objections were raised within the statutory period – meaning the ban is now officially in effect.
