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Micro-mobility regulation in Europe – where do we stand?
Samuel is a freelance journalist based in Brussels. He is specialised in technology news and digital policy, ranging from platform regulation to data protection, from cyber security to artificial intelligence. He was previously the Digital Editor at Euractiv, covering continental politics and global technology news.
Updated
May 27th, 2021.
Over recent years, major European cities have been subject to the swift uptake of micro-mobility solutions, with a series of benefits being pitched regarding the rollout of e-scooters, including the freeing up of parking spaces, reducing urban congestion and decreasing air pollution.
However, there has been no shortage of critics, with some claiming that e-scooters are not as eco-friendly as once thought, heavily emitting greenhouse gas emissions predominantly throughout the manufacturing, collection and distribution processes.