E-scooters – other countries, other rules

It is hard to imagine the streets without them: the nimble and agile e-scooters

Laughed at only a few years ago, they are now used by people of all ages. Whether casual or in a business look with shirt and tie, everyone cuts a fine figure onboard the colourful scooters with electric drive.

Particularly popular are the rental e-scooters, which can be rented in many major European cities via a mobile app. This puts some pep in your city trip and saves you from aching feet in the evening.

But beware! The rules applicable in Switzerland are not necessarily the same in our neighbouring countries.

Here is an overview*:

*Note: This overview is for information purposes only. It does not claim to be complete, nor does it claim that the information presented is one hundred percent correct. Last updated: May 2022