Japan to relax rules on electric kick scooters from July

TOKYO, June 26 (Xinhua): Japan will ease regulations on electric kick scooters in July by allowing rides without a driver's license, which has raised safety concerns among the public.

Starting from July 1, electric kick scooters that meet certain requirements will be subject to eased regulations on a par with bicycles, as a driver's license will no longer be needed for a passenger aged 16 or above, according to local authorities.