Singapore bans eScooters from sidewalks after injury spike

A couple riding on an eScooter along Marina Bay in Singapore. — AFP

Singapore banned electric scooters from footpaths after a string of injuries from collisions with pedestrians.

Starting Nov 5, the city-state’s government will fine riders on footpaths as much as Sg$2,000 (RM6,123) or jail them for three months, or both, Senior Minister of State for Transport Lam Pin Min said Monday.