The mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, is rolling out a plan to regulate the use of electric scooters in the Greek capital, including the creation of 70 designated parking zones, the establishment of restricted areas where scooter circulation will be banned, and the imposition of speed limits on selected streets. It is estimated there are more than 4,000 scooters in the greater Athens area.
Mayor Doukas met on Monday, May 5, with representatives of e-scooter rental companies operating in Athens, where he presented his initiative.
The plan will reportedly ban scooters from key pedestrian-heavy streets where accidents are more likely, particularly in tourist zones including Ermou Street, Dionysiou Areopagitou, and potentially parts of the historic Plaka district—though Mitropoleos Street is currently not under consideration.
Operators will share data with local authorities about their fleet and usage data. An initial 70 scooter parking zones have been proposed to ease pressure on sidewalks and public spaces. These will be finalized through ongoing consultation and revised based on further data analysis.
Companies confirmed they have the technical capacity to impose speed limits, define no-ride zones, and enforce penalties for improper usage.
Each electric scooter carries a unique serial number, allowing for enforcement and potential fines. Companies will be required to pay fees for the public space their fleets occupy.
