More than 4 years after the first electric scooter-sharing service arrived in Paris, locals will vote in April on whether to permanently ban the controversial micromobility mode of transport.
In an interview with Le Parisen newspaper, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the referendum, which followed a lengthy review of the services by city officials. While the mayor said she favored a ban, she felt residents should have the final say.
The results of such a vote will be closely watched far outside of Paris because the city has become one of the largest markets for such services. In addition, the city had been a pioneer in establishing rules as part of an attempt to make e-scooters safe and acceptable to residents.
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