Summer in Prague means sunshine, outdoor cafés, parks full of people. Warm weather almost begs us to leave the car at home and get around differently – on foot or on two wheels.

Many choose walks or various forms of micromobility: bikes, e-bikes, and increasingly shared e-scooters. When the tram arrives packed to the brim, without air conditioning and hardly any space, or when the walk from the metro to your meeting is just a bit too far, micromobility becomes the perfect solution.

To understand how Bolt views the current situation and future of shared mobility in Prague, Prague Morning sat down with Marek Pazderka, Bolt’s micromobility country manager.

According to Pazderka, shared scooters provide a clear advantage during the warmer months. “You won’t arrive sweaty like you might on a regular bike or e-bike,” he explained. “Scooters allow people to move freely through the city without sacrificing comfort. Especially when paired with public transport, they’re ideal for covering the last mile.”

Marek Pazderka

But while the benefits are clear, criticism has grown louder—particularly over irresponsible parking or users riding on sidewalks. Pazderka didn’t dismiss these concerns. “These problems won’t go away,” he acknowledged. “But that doesn’t mean the machines are at fault. It shows we need better rules, better enforcement, and real cooperation between the city and operators.”

Prague’s City Hall is currently debating a draft agreement that could lead to a complete ban on shared scooters. Pazderka warned that such a move would be short-sighted. “Blanket bans don’t solve anything,” he said. “In many cities—Berlin, Oslo, Lisbon—you see how it can work when authorities invest in proper infrastructure and work with operators instead of against them.”

He believes Prague already has the tools to make micromobility work—smart parking zones, geofencing, in-app speed controls, and area-specific riding restrictions are already in place through Bolt’s platform.

The issue, he argues, lies more with the city’s infrastructure and less with the people using the scooters. “If Prague wants to be a modern, green city, it should focus on smarter regulation, not prohibition,” he said.

The conversation also turned to public frustration. Is the criticism of scooter riders justified? Pazderka agrees that education and enforcement are both crucial. “Simple rules—like never riding on sidewalks, not sharing a scooter, and parking responsibly—make a huge difference,” he said. “But those rules need to be clearly communicated and consistently enforced.”

A public petition is now circulating to oppose the city’s proposed ban, and Pazderka hopes that users will make their voices heard. “This is a chance to say: we want micromobility, but we want it to work well—for everyone.”

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