Prague 1 demands immediate action on shared E-Scooter ban in city centre

Prague 1 has reiterated its demand for a zone-based ban on shared electric scooters, criticising the Prague City Council for rejecting a regulatory proposal intended to address long-standing concerns over pedestrian safety and public order. The district leadership expressed frustration with what it describes as the city’s continued inaction, despite repeated warnings and a clear proposal submitted earlier this year.

In April 2025, Prague 1 officially submitted a draft regulation that would ban shared e-scooters in designated zones of the historic city centre. The proposal, prepared by Councillor Josef Ludvíček (ODS) and unanimously approved by the Prague 1 City Council, is based on existing road traffic laws and designed to be easily enforceable. The regulation would rely on traffic signage and allow for exceptions on a transparent, case-by-case basis—a model previously used to regulate Segways.

“Our aim is to protect the safety of pedestrians and preserve the dignity of public space in central Prague. We call on the city to give this proposal the attention it deserves,” said Vojtěch Ryvola, Prague 1’s Councillor for Transport (GEN).

Mayor Terezie Radoměřská (TOP 09) expressed regret that the city council failed to adopt the proposal ahead of the summer tourist season, when e-scooter misuse tends to peak. “The situation is serious. Scooters frequently endanger pedestrians and obstruct access for seniors, parents with strollers, and people with reduced mobility. Prague 1 is offering a ready-to-implement, functional solution. Delaying action only worsens the problem,” she said.

Prague 1 is urging the city’s leadership to stop postponing the issue and formally discuss its proposed regulation. The district is also calling on other municipal districts to join the initiative in order to promote a safer and more accessible urban environment for all residents and visitors.