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E-Scooter Hire Companies Put Profit Ahead of Helmet Safety

Electric scooter riders have been required to wear helmets since October 1, but app-based rental companies have yet to explain how customers can obtain one when hiring a vehicle.

  • Spain mandates helmet use for e-scooter riders since Oct 1, 2026.
  • Rental companies don't provide helmets, leaving users to obtain them.
  • Royal Decree 518/2026 sets 15 as minimum age for riding scooters.

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