Lisbon City Council Suspends Shared E-Scooter Scheme
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What happened
Mayor Carlos Moedas announced the suspension of the shared e-scooter scheme in Lisbon on October 16, 2026. The decision was based on concerns that the scheme was not working, citing dangerous riding, rising accidents, and scooters being abandoned in public spaces. The Lisbon City Council is scheduled to discuss the suspension at a council meeting on October 21.
From euronews.com
Why it matters
The suspension directly impacts the operational ability of the companies running the service in Lisbon. The move follows a petition launched by the Automobile Club of Portugal regarding the future of shared scooters in the city.
From euronews.com
Who's involved
- Carlos MoedasAnnounced the suspension of the shared e-scooter scheme in Lisbon
- Lisbon City CouncilThe executive body that manages the operational reality of Lisbon
- BirdOne of the three companies operating the e-scooter scheme in Lisbon
- LimeOne of the three companies operating the e-scooter scheme in Lisbon
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The entities involved
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Lisbon
municipality and capital city of Portugal
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Lisbon City Council
executive body of Lisbon, Portugal
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Carlos Moedas
Portuguese politician