Legality of eScooters around the world

Germany lifted the ban against battery-powered scooters on its streets and cycle paths but banned them from pavements. → AFP

One of the issues affecting shared eScooter services is the legality of riding and parking the vehicles, which may vary from city to city.

For instance, in May, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) instructed companies offering shared eScooter services to get proper permits before operating in the city, warning that those without permits would have their scooters seized.