The residents of Prague 1 have spoken: in a local referendum, voters expressed strong support for several changes in the district – from stricter rules for e-scooters to barrier-free public toilets.
The Prague city centre district of Prague 1 has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the referendum, which was held in parallel with the parliamentary elections on 3 and 4 October 2025. In total, 9,480 of the 20,997 eligible voters took part – a turnout of 45.15 per cent. This means that the legally required quorum was met, making the vote valid.
Remarkably, all seven questions put to the vote received majority approval and are therefore binding. The highest level of support was for the demand for barrier-free public toilets – 82.61 per cent voted “yes” on this issue. There was also strong backing for the proposal to completely ban the operation and parking of e-scooters (79.87 per cent).
Results at a glance (share of “yes” votes):
- Ban on e-scooters: 7,572 votes / 79.87%
- Restriction of e-scooters: 7,794 votes / 82.22%
- Limitation of short-term rentals: 6,850 votes / 72.26%
- Measures against alcohol tourism: 7,302 votes / 77.03%
- Ban on alcohol sales after 10 p.m.: 5,744 votes / 60.59%
- Limitation of noise from electronic music: 6,656 votes / 70.21%
- Barrier-free public toilets: 7,832 votes / 82.61%
“I would like to thank everyone who took part in the referendum. The high turnout clearly shows that people want change. I am convinced that the result gives us a strong mandate to implement concrete measures in the capital’s magistrate that reflect the will of the citizens of Prague 1,” said Prague 1 Mayor Terezie Radoměřská following the vote.
As the first municipal district in the Czech capital, Prague 1 installed its first traffic sign at the end of August prohibiting the entry of e-scooters – with exceptions for delivery vehicles and special permits issued by the municipality. The signs are positioned at the beginning and end of Nerudova Street, close to Malostranské Square.
With this clear mandate from the public, the Prague 1 district administration feels encouraged to advocate for tangible changes at city level – from stricter rules on e-scooters and alcohol consumption to improved accessibility in public spaces.
