The Prague 1 City Council adopted a proposal midweek recommending that the city council introduce zones prohibiting the use of electric scooters in the centre of Prague. The proposal cites serious concerns about safety, public order, and the excessive strain on public space.
The plan outlines a legislative process led by the city, through which access and movement of e-scooters in designated areas would be restricted.
The ban would be implemented by establishing special zones where riding and parking e-scooters—whether privately owned or rented—would be prohibited. These zones would be clearly marked with traffic signs. Exceptions would only be granted through individual authorisations, for example, for residents or in specific justified cases. The proposal also calls for consistent enforcement by both municipal and state police.
Prague 1 has long criticised the unregulated operation of electric scooters in its area. As early as 2023, the Prague 1 municipal council expressed clear opposition to rental e-scooters and urged the city to take appropriate action. Despite repeated appeals, no concrete steps have yet been taken by the city council.
In response, Prague 1 has now taken a further step by preparing a draft city ordinance that would enable such a ban, including the necessary legal and technical framework. The council approved the draft yesterday and instructed Traffic Commissioner Vojtěch Ryvola to begin formal negotiations with the city on adopting the ordinance.
“Every day in Prague 1 we deal with inconsiderate parking of e-scooters, danger to pedestrians, and illegal riding on pavements. The situation is intolerable—it’s time to send a clear signal. We are ready to defend public space and the safety of our residents,” said Traffic Commissioner Ryvola.
The proposal builds on the precedent of the Segway ban, which was first successfully introduced in the city centre in 2016 and later extended to other areas—also at the initiative of Prague 1.
