{
  "id": 16745000,
  "title": "Benidorm mobility scooter ban: Tandem vehicles face tough new restrictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/benidorm-mobility-scooter-ban-tandem-vehicles-face-tough-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T12:49:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/27/benidorm-mobility-scooter-ban-tandem-vehicles-face-tough-new-restrictions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Benidorm’s town council has unanimously voted to ban powered mobility scooters and chairs designed to carry more than one person, according to a report by Cadena SER. The proposal, separate from a recent crackdown on misuse of mobility scooters, aims to improve pedestrian safety. The restriction targets tandem-style vehicles, such as those used by couples, and would prohibit them under a revised municipal ordinance. Holidaymakers and others using these multi-occupant models on Benidorm’s streets and pedestrian areas could be affected. However, the ban does not target standard single-person scooters. Council member Francis Muñez explained the measure is intended to align local rules with national legislation and strengthen protection for vulnerable road users. The ordinance, part of a broader overhaul, must undergo 30 days of public consultation before final approval and enforcement.",
  "summary": "Benidorm has taken a new step towards banning tandem mobility scooters, with the town council voting unanimously on Monday, October […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Benidorm council unanimously bans powered mobility scooters for multiple people.",
    "Tandem vehicles, like those used by couples, targeted by new restrictions.",
    "Ban aims to enhance pedestrian safety and align with national laws."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing pedestrian safety over multi-occupant mobility, this ordinance aligns local municipal rules with national legislation to protect vulnerable road users from the risks posed by tandem-style vehicles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}