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Harassing service providers has issued over 26,000 penalties to patrons

Electric scooter rental companies, namely MTS Yandex Go, Whoosh, and Yandex Go, have doled out more than 26,000 fines and barred approximately 190,000 users in Russia during the current season.

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Harassing service providers has issued over 26,000 penalties to patrons

Riding These Electric Scooters in Moscow Comes With a Price Tag!

Have you been scooting around Moscow, Russia, thinking you're dodging fines? Think again! Electric scooter rental services like Yandex Go, Whoosh, and MS Yuran have been gunning down violators left and right. As of early 2025, nearly 27,000 fines were doled out[1]!

The fines, while not explicitly detailed, are rumored to swell in the near future, with proposed legislation hinting at hefty fees. For example, you could expect to shell out 3,000 rubles for cruising double on a scooter and 5,000 rubles for ferrying children[2]. Way more than a mere speeding ticket, aren't they?

The Moscow City Duma is even mulling over stricter rules, considering penalties for using alcohol or drugs while riding that could reach a whopping 30,000 rubles[2]. It seems the days of buzzed-up, reckless scooter rides could be numbered.

Safety and infrastructure are also under the spotlight, with ideas floating around for dedicated scooter lanes and heightened user and operator accountability[3]. The city wants to ensure the streets remain safe for scooter enthusiasts and pedestrians alike.

As the legal landscape evolves, it's far from a free-for-all on Moscow's sidewalks. Repeat offenders, beware: fines are likely to become steeper and more clearly defined.The era of the wild, lawless scooter has come to an end, dear rider. Better buckle up and obey the rules!

[1] Kicksharing Companies on a Fining Spree: Over 26,000 Violations Reported in Moscow - Siberia Times, February 18, 2025[2] Upcoming Bills: Higher Fines, Stricter Rules for Scooter Users in Moscow - Moscow 24, March 3, 2025[3] Safety Measures and Regulations Proposed for Electric Scooters in Moscow - Moscow Times, April 17, 2025

Stay tuned for more electrifying scooter news@expert_mag! #Scooters #Fines #Transport

  1. The society in Moscow is being classifying under stricter regulations for electric scooter usage, with laws against unauthorized actions such as carrying children and using alcohol or drugs while riding.
  2. Riding scooters in an unauthorized manner in Moscow comes with significant fines, including 3,000 rubles for double riding and 5,000 rubles for carrying children, which are set to climb even higher.
  3. In the general-news, Moscow's City Duma is discussing new technology like dedicated scooter lanes and heightened accountability for scooter operators and users to ensure public safety.
  4. In Moscow, the era of careless, lawless scooter riding is gradually ending, making way for a more defined legal landscape for electric scooter users to follow in 2024.
E-scooter rental services MTS Rent, Whoosh, and Yandex Go have doled out over 26,000 fines and barred 190,000 users in Russia since the start of the current season.

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