According to a study conducted by experts from the BestDoctor group of companies and the A2 Research agency, Russians show notable caution when it comes to riding electric scooters, largely driven by concerns about traffic violations and riding at high speeds. The results were reported by DEA News.
The researchers presented data indicating that about 72% of Russians feel uneasy about electric scooters, while only around 17% report no worry about their presence on city streets. The leading worry among riders is failing to follow traffic rules (29%), followed by the concern over scooters moving too fast (22%). Additionally, many respondents worry that scooter users could be intoxicated while operating them (20%). These findings point to a broad perception of risk associated with micro-mobility devices in urban environments. [Source: DEA News]
In a related development, nearly one third of Russians (31%) express support for a move by LDPR deputies to require civil liability insurance for owners of electric scooters and similar personal mobility devices. Those backing the plan believe that the added cost would raise the sense of responsibility toward pedestrians and other road users (30%) and promote better compliance with traffic rules (26%). [Source: DEA News]
During July, the LDPR faction in the State Duma announced the drafting of legislation that would make civil liability insurance mandatory for users of electric scooters, gyro scooters, and other individual mobility devices. This initiative reflects ongoing discussions about safety, accountability, and the social impact of personal mobility technology in the country. [Source: DEA News]
Proponents offer additional reasons to consider mandatory insurance for electric scooter owners. They argue that insurance could encourage safer behavior and provide a financial safety net in case of accidents, which some see as a practical step toward reducing incidents and injuries on crowded urban streets. [Source: DEA News]
Support for the proposal was highest in Tyumen, where 47% of respondents viewed the idea positively. Followed closely by Moscow at 40%, Chelyabinsk at 36%, Kazan at 33%, and St. Petersburg at 32%, these regional differences illustrate how public opinion on micro-mobility policy can vary across major cities. [Source: DEA News]
In a separate incident in Moscow, a head-to-head collision involving a traditional vehicle highlighted the potential dangers in urban traffic and underscored why many advocates of regulation stress safer operation and clearer accountability for electric scooter use. [Source: DEA News]