Kadikoy Municipality in Istanbul decided to take action against Improperly parked and obstructed e-scooters publicespecially people with disabilities and baby Strollers.
“What we care about is that no method is banned of transportation but to organize it. Not a day goes by that these scooters don’t crash harming a citizen. the disabled or baby Strollers can’t pass Because the scooters are parked incorrectly on sidewalks. Our concern is ensure Infantry can walk Snugly on Sidewalk in Kadıköy, Kadıköy Mayor Şerdil Dara Odabaşı explained, stressing that “the rights of Pedestrians are our priority.”
The mayor said so just like in other parts of the worlde-scooters have been used as a new Means of Transportation in Turkiye however with No legislation. However, legislation appeared after some time. According to the regulations, local municipalities have no right to interfere with E-scooters. “But we have to deal with All the problems this caused By e-scooters,” said the mayor.
“Since I was took officeWe have expanded the dock by 50 kilometers (31.07 miles). in Four years to facilitate pedestrians. We have identified all professions on sidewalk inside framework of the rules. Only e-scooters are allowed vehicle on Sidewalk. We will also Confiscation of billboards and anything causes rule violations. auto couriers also use sidewalk or park for cross quickly. We will also intervene in Odabashi explained.
warning all vehicle parked on The dock will be confiscated, Odabashi said: “Our concern is that all measures will be taken allow from the infantry walk Snugly on Sidewalk in Kadikoy. The regulation gave the supervisory authority to the Directorate General of Security and gendarmerie. However, due to Article 6 of Police code, if there is an obstacle on sidewalks in like public places, we have the authority to remove them. By applying this article, we will confiscate all scooters or anything else vehicles that prevent or make it impossible for from the infantry pass. “
“We will keep it vehicles in a warehouse. The owner will come and pay penalty According to the legislation, and only then will we return the scooter.
“it’s a possible for Companies that rent electric scooters to block parked scooters in Parking is prohibited area Where they can locate parking spaces with they software. Three years ago, we had a parliamentarian decision on Where are the scooters should be parked. Now, we will impose fines according to the law.” official advertiser.
emphasizing on need To regulate e-scooters, Odabashi said: “We know E-scooters will be used in the future All over the world. But it is necessary to regulate it within certain limits rules. We are ready to work with who wants ensure regulations. We receive complaints from citizens every day. We are open to all types of negotiation and solutions. And you will see that we will confiscate the scooters that block the sidewalk today and tomorrow.” official added.
Note that management specializes one scooter 200 peoplethe minister highlight that we have population of 485,000, which is roughly 2,475 motorcycles. Recently, a motorcycle hit our city Council member, he was hospitalized for Three days ” official lamented.
