No More Sidewalk Scooters: Prague Restricts Parking to Designated Areas

Prague is tightening its grip on shared scooter and bike companies. The City Council is preparing contracts that will require operators to pay for occupying public space and face penalties for non-compliance.

These moves follow growing complaints from residents about inconsiderate parking and safety concerns, particularly regarding scooters left on sidewalks. Bolt and Lime will be subject to the new regulations.

The plan involves securing permission from city districts for scooter and bike parking in designated areas, including existing bicycle stands, designated traffic zones near crossings, and larger open spaces. These areas will have a standardized appearance.

“We’re aiming for practical and enforceable rules,” says TSK (Prague Metropolitan Road Administration.) director Filip Hájek. “We don’t want to restrict responsible users with overly complex regulations. Instead, we want clear guidelines that make a real difference.”

Under the new system, operators will pay a monthly fee of 50 CZK per bike and 100 CZK per scooter for parking rights.

Non-compliance will come with a price tag. Companies will be fined 100 CZK for each scooter left outside designated zones. Additionally, if a scooter or bike isn’t removed within two hours after being reported, TSK will charge the operator a 1,000 CZK penalty.

For better monitoring, all scooters must be equipped with GPS.

This will allow the city, districts, and municipal police to track their location and ensure adherence to the rules. Residents can also report issues through the změňte.to app.

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