Warsaw introduces changes: the end of app-based scooters in the city center

Published 2026-10-17

The Warsaw City Council has made an important decision regarding mobility in the capital. The councilors voted almost unanimously for new regulations aimed at improving safety and order in urban spaces. The changes primarily concern popular electric scooters rented via mobile applications.

According to the new arrangements, there will be a total ban on the use of app-based scooters in the strict city center of Warsaw. City authorities argue that these vehicles often block sidewalks and pose a threat to pedestrians. This is a response to numerous complaints from residents who have pointed out the improper parking of equipment in public spaces.

The new law also applies to private electric scooters, although to a slightly different extent. Their users will be able to move around the city, but restrictions on entering the center have been introduced. People who own their own equipment will have to use routes designated outside the main, most crowded streets of the city.

The City Council's decision has sparked a wide discussion among Varsovians. Some residents praise the changes, hoping for more peace on the sidewalks, while others fear difficulties in getting around the capital quickly. City authorities announce that the new regulations will come into force in the near future, and municipal services will monitor compliance with the introduced rules.

Sources: TVN24

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