Bump in the road: Bruges cobbles trip up electric scooter plans
(The Guardian Belgium)

Mayor rules out introduction of vehicles, saying they are not right for Belgian city´s medieval streetsThey have invaded cities across the world to the delight of some and irritation of many.But the dockless electric scooter, billed as being cheaper than a cab, less effort than a bike and more convenient than the bus, has finally met its match: the cobblestones of Bruges, the Unesco-protected Flemish city.UK: Riding an e-scooter on the pavement is an offence against the Highway Act of 1835. Riding one on the road is an offence against the Road Traffic Act 1988 unless you have a driving licence, insurance, helmet, road tax and a registration plate which the DVLA will not provide to `unroadworthy` vehicles such as scooters. Related: Invasion of the electric scooter: can our cities cope? Continue reading...