People riding electric scooters along a pavement in Singapore. Electric scooter riders in Singapore were banned from footpaths on Nov 4 and could face jail if they break the rule, after a series of accidents linked to the trendy two-wheelers sparked anger. — AFP
SINGAPORE: Electric scooter riders in Singapore were banned from footpaths on Nov 4 and could face jail if they break the rule, after a series of accidents linked to the trendy two-wheelers sparked anger.
The city-state is the latest country to introduce new regulations to cope with a surge in the popularity of the contraptions, which many pedestrians view as silent menaces.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
