Lisbon mayor moves to suspend shared e-scooter scheme
The move is set to be discussed at a council meeting on 21 October. There are currently three companies operating in the sector in the Portuguese capital: Bolt, Lime, and Bird.
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has announced his intention to suspend the shared e-scooter scheme in the Portuguese capital. In a video shared on his social media, Moedas labeled the scheme as a "disgrace" and stated it was "not working." He explained that scooters are being used incorrectly, people are behaving unsafely, accident rates are increasing, and scooters are accumulating in public spaces.
This prompted the city council to collect over 1,200 scooters monthly, leading to the suspension decision. Moedas cited the Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) petition as the catalyst, which aimed to hold a local referendum on the future of shared scooters in Lisbon. The proposal was intended to allow residents to decide whether the city council should halt the operation of electric scooter-sharing schemes once current licenses expire.
Moedas plans to present the proposal at an upcoming council meeting, hoping for support from the Socialist Party, similar to a decision made in Braga. The matter is scheduled for discussion at a council meeting on October 21. Currently, three e-scooter companies, Bolt, Lime, and Bird, operate in Lisbon.
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