At its meeting today, the Renfe Board of Directors decided to ban access to electric scooters on all Renfe Viajeros trains, both Cercanías and Regional trains, as well as High Speed and Long Distance (AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Avant, Euromed and). Intercity). The reason for the electric scooter ban on Renfe trains, which will come into force on December 12, is as follows: Dangerous situation caused by battery fires recorded in some public transport vehicles (due to manipulation of the battery, damage from impacts, passage of time, use of different chargers, etc.).
It’s just forbidden electric scooteralso to unicycles or other electric or battery-powered personal mobility devices.with eException for vehicles and electric bicycles for people with reduced mobility. The measure, which will be approved tomorrow by the Renfe Viajeros Board of Directors, was adopted based on public health and passenger safety criteria and is similar to those produced in different cities in Spain and Europe. Seville became the first city in 2021 to prevent passengers from entering the metro with their electric scooters during rush hour on weekdays.
last february, Catalonia banned access to both vehicles and public transport infrastructure (stations, platforms…) after a scooter exploded on the railway service of the Generalitat of Catalonia (FGC) in November 2022.. In addition, Since last November 4, electric scooters have been banned from public transport facilities and vehicles in the Community of Madrid. Its management is the responsibility of the Regional Transport Consortium.
In other countries, Some rail operators in the UK and Ireland, as well as the London or Hamburg Underground, have also banned electric scooters from their trains.. When the measure comes into force Renfe It may force a passenger to leave the train if he is carrying an object, luggage or vehicle that poses a risk to the safety and proper functioning of the transport operation or the safety of others. Travelers. At Cercanías stations managed by Renfe, if a passenger using an electric scooter is detected, a ban will be declared and random inspections may also be carried out accompanied by inspectors and security guards.