E-scooter chaos in Dresden and Leipzig: new rules urgently needed!
E-scooter chaos in Dresden and Leipzig: new rules urgently needed!
Dresden, Deutschland - The e-scooters have developed into a popular means of transportation in many city centers, also here in Cologne. They have been on the streets of the metropolises since 2019 and offer a time -saving alternative to car or public transport. But the joy is often clouded: the small speedsters are often improperly turned off, which not only ensures annoyance, but also harbors security risks. Consumers and cities agree: something has to be done here. mdr reports on the current challenges.
In cities like Dresden and Leipzig, the symptoms about wild e-scooters are particularly large. There they block sidewalks and even crossings. In order to counteract this chaos, those responsible have already taken measures. Special zones were defined in Dresden, where e-scooters may not be parked, while Leipzig has had defined rental stations for e-scooters since 2021. Improvements are perceived there, but the desire for further improvements remains unfulfilled.
regulations in change
At the federal level, the Federal Ministry of Transport has drawn up plans for stricter requirements. Die Elektrokleinstfahrzeugverordnung (EKfV), die die Nutzung von E-Scootern regelt, wird überarbeitet. The focus is on security aspects. It is planned that e-scooters are only allowed to drive where cycling is allowed and they may only be traveling at walking speed on sidewalks and in pedestrian zones. The new regulations should come into force by 2025, and a discussion about a flashing obligation for e-scooters is also underway. According to ADAC it is also necessary for e-scooter to have an operating license, are insured and are equipped with the necessary safety elements.
Die Zukunft des E-Scooter-Verleihs
In Leipzig ist die Anzahl der Ausleihstationen auf derzeit 74 gewachsen, und bis 2030 sollen es etwa 500 werden. A project that delights the providers in the industry, because a higher density of parking could be decisive to regulate the parking of the e-scooters better. indicates the need for a combination of solid parking areas and controlled parking.
However, the providers often face not inconsiderable challenges - the slow approval and planning of parking spaces are often criticized. This means that some suggestions have not yet been implemented to improve the situation. The users themselves, on the other hand, are positive and want more flexibility that could result from the combination of free and solid parking spaces. After all, the claim to use the e-scooters efficiently must also meet the requirements of security and order.What do the Cologneers expect?
In Cologne, it will be exciting to follow how the situation will develop. In view of the challenges and the measures already taken in other cities, there is also a need for action to facilitate the integration into the cityscape. Traffic rules have to be observed and the security aspects must always be in the top. The Cologne team can look forward to further developments, because it is to be hoped that the frustration over improperly parked e-scooters will soon give away the joy of well-organized e-scooter traffic.
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