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Uncontrolled Scooter Use Raises Concerns: Potential Ban on the Table

Published January 23, 2026, 08:33

Strong concerns are being raised regarding the uncontrolled use of electric scooters and the increase in accidents. Stavros Papadouris, President of the Ecologists, emphasized that the legal framework is impractical due to a lack of infrastructure and controls. Reports of scooter violations have nearly doubled in recent years, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Proposals include creating a registry of owners, mandatory third-party insurance, and strengthening police powers to confiscate scooters operating illegally. A potential ban on scooters is being considered as a last resort if stricter rules are not implemented and the necessary infrastructure is not created.