Proposal by Transport Ministry to forbid parking of electric vehicles on sidewalks
The government doesn't see the need for additional laws regarding the ban on parking and operating short-term rental services on sidewalks, bike paths, and pedestrian areas, according to reports. Parking in areas not designated by municipalities can lead to fines.
Kommersant reports that politicians have requested the government to establish designated parking spots for electric scooters, allowing municipalities to decide on their placement. Additionally, they propose that there should be a legal obligation for short-term rental services (SIs) to park their vehicles correctly.
It appears that improper parking is the most frequent violation, as per data provided by kick-sharing services. From the start of the season, MTS Yurent, Whoosh, and Yandex Go have handed out over 26,000 fines, with 70% of them due to improper parking, according to RBC which cites operators of scooter rental services.
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Interestingly, there's a lack of specific regulations and proposals for short-term rental services, electric scooters, and parking on sidewalks, bike paths, and pedestrian areas in Russia. Globally, cities have rules about where scooters can ride and park. Meanwhile, the Russian government is focusing on improving services in the housing and utilities sector, which could indirectly influence urban planning.
- Parliamentarians have requested the government to establish designated parking spots for electric scooters, allowing municipalities to decide on their placement and address the issue of improper parking.
- There seems to be a lack of specific regulations and proposals related to short-term rental services, electric scooters, and parking on sidewalks, bike paths, and pedestrian areas in Russia.
- It's noteworthy that the short-term rental services, such as MTS Yurent, Whoosh, and Yandex Go, have issued over 26,000 fines this season, with 70% of them due to improper parking.
- The Russian government is currently focusing on improving services in the housing and utilities sector, which indirectly influences urban planning, but there is no immediate attention given to the specific regulations for parking and electric scooters.
- In comparison to Russia, cities worldwide have rules about where scooters can ride and park, yet in Russia, it appears that these regulations are missing.
- It would be beneficial for the transportation industry and lifestyle in Russia if the government addresses the regulation of parking, electric scooters, and short-term rental services, particularly in relation to prohibited areas like sidewalks, bike paths, and pedestrian zones.
