Agnès Pannier Runachet, French Minister of Energy Transition, spoke out against the ban on rental electric scooters similar to the one introduced in Paris. In this respect informs RIA News.
“No, I think this is an environmentally friendly vehicle, this vehicle is compatible with the energy transition, the reduction of CO2,” Agnes Pannier Runachet told France Info radio station.
According to the minister, using electric scooters is more environmentally friendly than driving a car.
The ban on renting electric scooters comes into effect in Paris from September 1, 2023. In addition, the age limit for users has been increased from 12 to 14. In addition, the fine for two people using an electric scooter was increased from 35 Euros to 135 Euros. According to BFMTV, 459 people were injured and 3 people died in accidents with electric scooters in France in 2022.
Previously reportedIn Moscow, an 86-year-old local resident was hospitalized after being injured in a fire on an electric scooter.