Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is introducing a plan to regulate the use of electric scooters in the Greek capital, which will include the creation of 70 designated parking zones, the establishment of restricted areas where scooter circulation will be banned, and the imposition of speed limits on selected streets.
Mayor Doukas presented his initiative on Monday to representatives of e-scooter rental companies operating in Athens.
The plan will reportedly prohibit scooters from key pedestrian-heavy streets where accidents are more likely, particularly in tourist zones including Ermou Street, Dionysiou Areopagitou, and potentially parts of the historic Plaka district, although Mitropoleos Street is currently not under consideration.
Operators will be required to share data with local authorities about their fleet and usage.
An initial 70 scooter parking zones have been proposed to ease pressure on sidewalks and public spaces, with the final locations to be determined through ongoing consultation and further data analysis.
Companies confirmed they have the technical capacity to impose speed limits, define no-ride zones, and enforce penalties for improper usage. Each electric scooter has a unique serial number, allowing for enforcement and potential fines. Companies will also be required to pay fees for the public space their fleets occupy.