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Paris Bans E-Scooter Rental Services After Referendum

  • Parisians voted to ban e-scooter rentals in a referendum.
  • Companies like Lime, Dott and Tier had fleets of 15,000 e-scooters in Paris.
  • Complaints were raised over safety issues, reckless riding, and parking problems.
  • The ban passed with over 90% approval but faced criticism over limited polling and low turnout.
  • The new ban prohibits e-scooter rental services from operating in Paris.
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