Shared e-scooters will disappear from Prague’s streets starting in January 2026 after city councilors approved a new transport regulation system on Monday.

The decision follows years of complaints from residents and central districts that the scooters block sidewalks and pose a risk to pedestrians—especially in tourist-heavy areas.

Under the new rules, only shared bicycles and e-bikes will remain in operation, but with strict limits.

Operators will have to sign contracts with the city’s Technical Administration of Communications (TSK) and ensure that their vehicles are parked only in clearly marked spots.

The system, developed over the past year, aims to bring order to Prague’s chaotic micromobility scene. City officials say e-scooters will no longer be allowed to operate at all, as they won’t be assigned designated parking areas.

Any scooters found on public streets will be removed by TSK.

Operators who continue to provide bicycles and e-bikes will pay the city a monthly fee of 25 CZK per vehicle for the use of official parking spaces.

The proposal was first introduced in June by Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) but faced resistance from coalition partners in the Spolu and STAN alliances. In September, the council gave the green light to finalize the regulation, setting January as the start date for enforcement.

According to city representatives, the goal is not only to improve safety but also to respond to the growing frustration of residents, particularly in Prague 1 and 2, who have long complained about scooters being abandoned on pavements, in front of shops, and near tram stops.

With this move, Prague joins other European capitals—such as Paris, which banned shared e-scooters in 2023—in tightening rules on urban micromobility.

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