Only operators who had a local team on the ground, a commitment to preserve public space and clear line of communication with city officials were considered. Although a convenient and eco-friendly means of transport, they've also brought with them problems including safety issues and vandalism. In Marseille there has also been such a problem of people dumping scooters in the harbour that groups of volunteer divers have been forced to retrieve them. The same month, a teenager riding an e-scooter was killed in Paris, after being hit by a car. His death was the latest in a series of fatal accidents involving scooters, following similar incidents in Paris, Reims and Yvelines.

Source: The Local October 04, 2019 10:30 UTC